EnergyLink: Purchasing Manager (EPC) - Houston, TX
About The Position
Join a mission-driven team helping build America’s energy infrastructure. EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement activities for critical materials that keep large-scale energy and utility projects on schedule and within budget. This role blends hands-on purchasing with team leadership and strategic sourcing , working closely with project management, engineering, and operations to drive value and mitigate risk. As Purchasing Manager , you will own purchasing execution from planning through delivery, ensuring sourcing decisions support project timelines, cost targets, and long-term supplier relationships.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE or similar) and procurement platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading buyer teams and building strong supplier partnerships.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and field operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting energy, utility, high-voltage, or EPC projects strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Buyers to achieve performance, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Develop and execute purchasing plans aligned with project schedules, budgets, and engineering specifications.
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce cost, improve reliability, and minimize supply risk.
- Oversee supplier selection and contract administration with a focus on quality, pricing, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with logistics, inventory, and project teams to support just-in-time delivery and efficient inventory turnover.
- Proactively resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions to avoid project disruptions.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and industry safety standards.
- Track and report procurement KPIs; identify continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + bonus + equity
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
