Buyer

Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp. is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifiers, exciter, voltage regulator, and others.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

Job Title: CAPEX Buyer / Expeditor

Location: Roanoke, VA

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Reports To: Purchasing Manager or CAPEX Manager

Job Summary:

Virginia Transformer is seeking an experienced and detail-driven CAPEX Buyer/Expeditor to manage purchasing activities for capital equipment and major projects across our manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for processing requisitions, generating and managing purchase orders (POs), coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement, with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Requisition & PO Management

- Review and verify requisition details including quote validity, pricing, and CAPEX approval status.

- Create, modify, and manage POs in accordance with CAPEX instructions and internal approval workflows.

- Monitor PO status and ensure timely release to suppliers.

- Confirm order acceptance with suppliers and verify plant receipt against delivery documentation.

- Review of terms and to be in line with policy and quotation and any discrepancy escalated and resolved.

Inspection & Transportation Coordination

- Schedule and track inspections in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

- Manage/coordinate transportation logistics, ensuring timely communication of key milestones such as

- Bill of Lading (BOL)

- Stuffing and pickup schedules

- Delivery tracking and confirmation

- Resolution of receipt quality issues (e.g., packing damage, claims)

Expediting & Vendor Communication

- Expedite delivery of critical or urgently needed materials.

- Maintain consistent communication with suppliers for order updates, inspection readiness, and shipment schedules.

- Track and report on supplier performance, proactively addressing delays and escalating critical issues to the Manager.

Documentation & Compliance

- Verify all shipment requirements are met before release:

- Completed inspections

- Accurate packing slips and shipping documents

- Required invoices (proforma, commercial, etc.)

- Coordinate with freight forwarders to ensure proper documentation and timely transport.

Qualifications:

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; supply chain or business-related field is a plus.

- 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain logistics, and vendor communication.

- Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up and coordination skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Be a part of powering the future—join Virginia Transformer and play a key role in ensuring timely delivery of the equipment and materials that keep our operations running at peak performance.