EPC Substation Procurement Manager

MYR Group•Santa Fe Springs, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substation Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all sourcing, purchasing, and contract management activities related to electrical substations, including high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, etc. The role ensures that procurement strategies align with project timelines, cost objectives, quality standards, engineering specifications and compliance requirements. Company Overview Since 1990, CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has been a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. Our team of consultants, engineers, project managers, and professionals deliver the best solutions to our customers’ greatest electrical engineering and construction needs. We have the resources and expertise to manage any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge in aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail. Our services include electrical construction, technology solutions, and alternative energy where CSI Electric is regarded as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. Whether your project entails mission-critical power, energy production, or a simple space upgrade, CSI Electric offers unmatched expertise in electrical, energy, and technology solutions. We’re proud to celebrate more than 30 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better. This position is classified as exempt meaning more than 50% of the employee’s time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description. If the employee finds the actual job duties change from those described herein, so the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50 % of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.

Requirements

BS degree in supply chain management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
7-10 years in procurement, with at least 3-5 years in power, utilities, or substation projects.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management
Strategic thinking and planning
Deep understanding of electrical substation components and supply chain.
Strong commercial acumen with technical knowledge.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex supplier networks.
Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment, EPC contracting, and utility procurement practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies and procedures for substation equipment including but not limited to high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, protection systems.
Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to forecast, source and contract procurement needs.
Ensure alignment with company/project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
Identify, qualify, and negotiate with suppliers of HV/MV equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection & control systems. etc.)
Establish long-term supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company quality and safety standards.
Conduct supplier performance evaluations and risk assessments.
Help draft, review, and negotiate supply contracts, ensuring favorable terms and protection against risks.
Ensure adherence to legal, commercial, and technical requirements.
Monitor commodity and logistics markets affecting pricing of copper, steel, and electrical components.
Implement cost-control measures to ensure competitive procurement.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact substation projects.
Oversee timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project milestones.
Coordinate with logistics teams for deliveries including international shipments and customs clearance.
Resolve procurement-related issues that may affect project delivery.
Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and sustainability standards.
Maintain compliance with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, ISO) and utility-specific, customer and design requirements.
Document and report procurement KPIs to senior management.

Benefits

Salary $150,000-$175,000/ year
Competitive Salaries
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
9 paid Holidays
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%
Immediate vesting
Annual profit-sharing potential
Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).