Electrical Purchaser

Department: Purchasing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Michigan

Reporting To: VP Purchasing

Description Join Our Team as an Electrical Purchaser! 📍 Sterling Heights, MI | Relocation Assistance Provided

Slifco Electric is a premier electrical contracting firm serving the Automotive, Heavy Industrial, and Mission Critical sectors. We specialize in both ground-up construction and major renovations, managing electrical packages ranging from small service work to multi-million-dollar installations.

Slifco Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Purchaser to support procurement operations across multiple electrical construction projects. This individual will play a key role in managing material purchasing, vendor relationships, cost control, and delivery coordination to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead purchasing and procurement activities for electrical construction projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and material requests to ensure accurate purchasing.
• Generate, manage, and track purchase orders in alignment with project budgets and schedules.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality materials.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Estimators, and field leadership regarding material requirements and lead times.
• Monitor material deliveries and proactively resolve delays or discrepancies.
• Track procurement costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, distributors, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Support forecasting of material needs across active projects.
• Assist in developing and improving purchasing processes and standards.

What We're Looking For

• Required: 3+ years of procurement experience within the electrical construction industry.
• Required: Strong knowledge of electrical materials and construction procurement practices.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accountability.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Opportunity to support complex and large-scale electrical construction projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Stable and growing organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Relocation assistance.

Ready to Power Up Your Career? ⚡

Slifco Electric LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer No 3rd party recruiters — please apply directly through Slifco Electric’s careers page.