Procurement Manager

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

General Description

The Procurement Manager will have an active role in managing and executing the procurement of material for large infrastructure projects. This position will work through supplier relationships and ethically execute our competitive bid process. In addition, this position will assist with month end budgeting, forecasting, projections and performing detailed analytics on purchasing behavior.

Duties

• Manages and oversees Procurement and Expeditor team members
• Supports business development and estimating groups by creating innovative material supply strategies needed to win large infrastructure projects
• Leads material bid process by soliciting pricing from global supply list
• Negotiates contracts with successful material supply bids
• Tracks commodity markets to properly identify material risks
• Establishes and maintains strategic vendor relationships from around the globe
• Tracks project success by tracking forecast, budgeted and actual material pricing
• Expedites material deliveries by tracking status of material manufacturing, shipment and receipt
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in the T&D industry, with previous knowledge of construction contract administration, EPC procurement, and business law
• Previous experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation, bid tab evaluations and recommendations, contract terms and conditions negotiations, contract generation and issuance, vendor submittal management, and expediting oversight on EPC T&D projects

Preferred Experience and Education

• Experience managing a procurement team
• Prior experience working with engineering teams and contractors to specify material and review bills of material
• Strong vendor and subcontractor industry relationships

Skills

• Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate effectively to executive level management
• Customer service and effective time management skills

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.