Buyer, Lighting & Energy Projects
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Remote
Req Number 326402
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $72,500.00 to $120,800.00.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:
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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
- Utilizes Lighting & Energy technical product category and buying expertise to ensure quality of the solution and project profitability to support Customer project solutions.
- Reviews Project Bill of Materials (BOMs) and documents; consults with team members regarding defined customer requirements and expected performance standards; researches alternatives, when needed.
- Utilize various Grainger systems and solicits cost support from vendors, when necessary to determine the lowest possible cost of the materials.
- Creates and submits accurate and thorough Project Proposals against tight deadlines established by customers and internal partners.
- Reviews customer’s awarded Project BOM; checks stocking levels and item status; divides BOM to achieve the best possible cost/lead time; enters customer order(s) into Grainger systems.
- Works with manufacturers directly to obtain promised ship dates; establishes the best possible delivery date. Carries out follow-up activities, such as monitoring delivery dates, resolving shipping problems, and expediting late deliveries.
- Works cross functionally with Grainger teams or directly with the customer to respond to inquiries and complaints; investigate order/pricing discrepancies; review backorder situations; arrange for credit, return or exchange as appropriate; mediate disputes that may arise between parties.
- Subject matter expert in Grainger’s designated service offerings and service providers. Participation on district meetings and internal & eternal events to effectively position the service portfolio.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3+ years experience directly involved in lighting and/or energy technical product scoping and procurement
- Experience building relationships and influencing various levels of internal and external decision-makers.
- Experience gathering and analyzing data and balancing customer needs and competing timelines in a changing environment.
- Experience assisting in the negotiation of agreements and knowledge of contract fundamentals.
- Experience with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with SAP R/3 for quoting and order placement.
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