Director of Procurement

Dashiell • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dashiell , an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com. Primary Function : The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading and continuously improving the procurement and supply chain function across the EPC portfolio, with accountability for sourcing strategy, supplier performance, material availability, cost control, and risk mitigation. You will partner closely with engineering, project management, construction, project controls, and field leadership to ensure materials and services are procured efficiently, competitively, and in alignment with project schedules and commercial objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Project Management this position will be based at the corporate office at 12301 Kurland Drive Suite 400, Houston, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within an EPC, construction, utility, power, or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement teams supporting large, complex EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycles and the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for engineered equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
• Experience managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and long-term supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers, market dynamics, and risk factors impacting electrical and construction supply chains.
• Experience partnering with project controls to manage cost forecasts, commitments, and material-related risks.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and material tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret and manage contractual requirements related to procurement, flow-down terms, and supplier compliance.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost analysis, budgeting, margin protection, and cash flow considerations.
• Experience supporting bid-phase and pre-construction procurement activities.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence engineering, construction, field services, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present procurement strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Highly structured and process-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and integrity.
• Bias for action, results, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the procurement organization across EPC projects, ensuring consistent application of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and supplier management practices.
• Establish clear expectations for procurement team members related to cost competitiveness, schedule adherence, supplier performance, compliance, and risk management.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project requirements, market conditions, and overall company objectives.
• Partner with pre-construction, estimating, and project management teams to support bid-phase and project startup activities, including pricing validation, vendor selection, and long-lead material planning.
• Provide executive oversight of procurement activities for active projects, including material status, supplier performance, cost exposure, and schedule risk.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure material specifications support constructability, availability, standardization, and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Partner with construction and field leadership to ensure procurement plans align with execution sequencing and site requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification, negotiation, and performance management processes, including development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Manage procurement risk, including supply chain disruptions, market volatility, long-lead items, and contractual exposure.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with contractual requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Drive disciplined procurement execution through standardized sourcing, purchasing, expediting, logistics, and closeout processes.
• Support resolution of complex procurement issues, including supplier disputes, schedule delays, material shortages, and quality concerns.
• Champion safety, quality, ethics, and compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate procurement and supply chain personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and driving process, system, and supplier performance enhancements.
• Serve as an escalation point for internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement-related matters.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees