Senior Procurement Manager
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. The Senior Procurement Manager (SPM) leads procurement execution for assigned EPC projects, ensuring materials, equipment, and services are procured efficiently, competitively, and in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and risk objectives. This role translates corporate procurement strategies into actionable project-level plans, oversees supplier performance, mitigates supply chain risks, and supervises project-level procurement personnel. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, and Field Leadership, the SPM ensures reliable, compliant, and cost-effective procurement outcomes that support successful project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within EPC, construction, utility, power, or industrial environments.
- Experience leading project-level procurement teams supporting EPC or large-scale construction projects.
- Solid understanding of EPC project lifecycles and integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
- Experience executing sourcing strategies for engineered equipment, materials, and subcontracted services.
- Experience supporting supplier negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing supplier performance management.
- Familiarity with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and material tracking tools.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with engineering, construction, field services, and project management teams.
- Effective communication skills for presenting procurement status, risks, and recommendations to project and functional leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Structured, process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement at the project level.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ethical judgment.
- Results-driven approach with proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Experience mentoring and evaluating project-level procurement or supply chain personnel.
- Understanding of constructability, material standardization, and project-level lifecycle cost considerations.
- Experience managing supplier performance and mitigating procurement risks proactively within projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement execution for assigned EPC projects, ensuring materials and services are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Translate corporate or enterprise procurement strategies into actionable project-level plans.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for procurement issues within assigned projects, liaising with the Director or senior leadership for portfolio-level decisions.
- Supervise project-level procurement staff, including buyers and procurement coordinators, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Construction teams to ensure procurement aligns with technical specifications, constructability, and project sequencing.
- Collaborate with Project Controls and Finance to monitor project commitments, material-related risks, and cost forecasts.
- Support bid-phase and project startup activities, including vendor selection, pricing validation, and long-lead material planning.
- Manage supplier qualification, sourcing, negotiation, and performance monitoring for project-level suppliers.
- Proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, long-lead items, and schedule impacts.
- Resolve project-level procurement issues such as supplier disputes, material shortages, quality concerns, or delivery delays.
- Promote compliance with safety, quality, ethics, and regulatory standards within the project supply chain.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation, purchase orders, and audit trails for assigned projects.
- Support process improvements and lessons learned initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier performance at the project level.
Benefits
- company-paid life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- 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
- 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
