Purchasing Manager - Houston, TX

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.

Purchasing Manager – Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

📍 Houston, TX
Monday–Friday: 2707 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008

EnergyLink, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement teams supporting large-scale utility and infrastructure construction projects nationwide.

This role oversees high-volume, high-impact purchasing activities from planning through delivery, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and align with project schedules, budgets, and execution goals.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can develop procurement talent, drive accountability, optimize processes, and partner with project teams to deliver successful EPC outcomes.

Join a growing team helping build the future of America’s energy infrastructure.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers to drive procurement performance, project support, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with EPC project schedules, budgets, engineering requirements, and construction needs.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that improve cost, supplier performance, and supply chain reliability.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and ongoing vendor relationships to support quality and on-time delivery.
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure materials are available when needed to maintain project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement solutions to mitigate risk and prevent project delays.
• Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Analyze procurement metrics, identify process improvements, and implement cost-saving opportunities.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven experience leading and developing Buyer teams while building strong supplier relationships.
• Experience supporting EPC, utility, energy, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes including sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and project support.
• Experience using ERP systems (JDE or similar) and procurement platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Field teams to support project execution.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Competitive base salary

• Bonus eligible 

• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance

• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future

• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation

• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development
  
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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.