Job Summary

Geiger Brothers is looking for an MEP Buyer to support procurement across our construction projects in Tennessee. In this role, you will source and purchase mechanical, plumbing, and electrical materials, equipment, and services, working within our supplier networks to make sure every purchase meets project specifications, budget goals, and scheduling needs.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and Purchasing

Source, negotiate, and purchase mechanical, plumbing, and electrical materials, equipment, and subcontractor services
Issue purchase orders (POs) and ensure timely delivery to project sites
Review technical specifications across all three trades to accurately identify material and equipment needs
Manage procurement schedules in coordination with project timelines

Vendor Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors
Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with project requirements
Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, reliability, and service

Cost and Risk Management

Use best-value procurement strategies to support project and company financial goals
Track material costs, lead times, and market trends for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical products
Mitigate risks from supply chain disruptions and product availability issues
Resolve mis-deliveries, miscommunications, and delays quickly and keep projects on track

Project Collaboration

Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, estimators, and engineers to align procurement with project needs
Support preconstruction and estimating teams with budget pricing for MEP scopes
Ensure all purchased items comply with project submittals, specifications, and codes

Administrative Duties

Maintain accurate and organized procurement records

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Familiarity with the construction industry and how materials and equipment flow to a jobsite
Ability to read and understand technical specifications for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical scopes
Ability to learn and use procurement software, plus proficiency with standard office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain is preferred; electrical purchasing experience is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills: you build good working relationships with vendors and internal teams alike
Professional and courteous, yet firm: you communicate respectfully but hold suppliers accountable for delivery commitments
A natural problem solver: you stay calm and resourceful when orders arrive wrong, suppliers fall short, or communication breaks down
Highly organized: you manage many orders across three trades, plus deadlines and records, without letting details slip
Adaptable and quick to learn: you’re comfortable working across multiple trades and picking up new products and terminology
Dependable and detail-oriented: you follow through and catch issues before they become problems

Working Conditions

This is primarily an office-based, desk role with minimal physical requirements. Expect significant time on the phone, email, and computer.

Benefits of Employment

Paid Time Off
401k match program
Healthcare Insurance
Enrollment into Employee Stock Ownership Program after 1 year of employment

Why Join Us

At Geiger Brothers, you’re not just an employee — you’re an owner. As an employee-owned company with over 100 years of self-performing experience, we’ve built a culture where your hard work directly builds your future, not just ours.

We’re a fast-growing, best-in-class construction partner trusted to deliver integrated solutions across construction, service, fabrication, and engineering. That means our people get to work on projects of real scale and complexity — from nuclear facilities to hospitals to power plants — without being boxed into one narrow specialty. If you want to grow your skills across diverse markets like Nuclear, Education, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Power, Commercial, and Maintenance, you’ll find no shortage of opportunity here.

Join a team of hard workers building our future supported by a company with a century of craftsmanship behind it.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Drug-Free Workplace

Geiger Brothers is a drug free workplace. Our employees are subject to pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug screenings.

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