Procurement Manager (Utility Scale Construction)

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Manager at QISG plays a hands-on role in supporting the successful delivery of large infrastructure projects through the strategic sourcing of materials and strong supplier relationships. This position leads and develops a team of procurement professionals while ensuring an ethical, competitive bid process and consistent execution across projects. In addition to managing day-to-day procurement, this role supports budgeting, forecasting, and month-end projections, and uses data and purchasing analytics to drive cost savings, improve performance, and strengthen overall procurement strategy.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in the T&D industry, with previous knowledge of construction contract administration, EPC procurement, and business law
Proven experience directly leading and developing a procurement team
Previous experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification
RFPs, bid evaluations and recommendations, contract negotiation and issuance, vendor submittal management, and expediting oversight for EPC T&D projects
Prior experience working with engineering teams and contractors to specify material and review bills of material
Strong vendor and subcontractor industry relationships
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
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field

Responsibilities

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 job-related duties as assigned