BUILD A CAREER THAT BUILDS WHAT'S NEXT

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

The State Group is seeking an Onsite Buyer to support our Operations team on a project in Hawesville, Kentucky. This is a fifteen-month project, with future opportunities within the organization. This position requires working six ten-hour days.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Per diem may be offered for eligible candidates.

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.

• Competitive compensation and annual pay increases.

• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

• Forge partnerships that last through teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Request quotations (RFQs) from vendors and subcontractors to meet project requirements. Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions for general and specific material and tool rental and purchase.

• Review specifications to ensure the quote is accurate and meets all project and cost requirements.

• Submit quotes to the Estimator and/or Manager with recommendations.

• Issue purchase orders in the company’s ERP system to the vendors as per the received material purchase requisitions.

• Work with the project manager and project team to ensure all ordered materials are delivered to the job site in a quality and timely manner.

• Coordinate with the project team, logistics vendors, and accounts payable to manage deliveries, invoicing, and change orders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 2+ years of construction purchasing or procurement, estimating, or other relevant experience in the electrical or construction field.

• High School Diploma.

• Proficiency with MS Excel and purchasing database systems.

• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Preference will be given to candidates with Post-Secondary, Technical Education, or Professional Purchasing training.

• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.

• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email M.Harris@stategroup.com.