Sr. Purchasing Agent - Epc/Construction

City Light & Power•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Purchasing Agent supports large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects by leading procurement execution for major equipment and serving as the primary liaison between the Project Management Organization (PMO) and procurement. This role is responsible for purchase orders, contract terms, and commercial negotiations, while ensuring alignment between vendor deliverables and project requirements. The Senior Purchasing Agent acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for major equipment procurement and provides independent visibility into procurement status, risks, and vendor performance across all PMO projects.

Requirements

5–8+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably supporting EPC, construction, or infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience procuring major equipment or long-lead items in project-based environments
Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills, including commercial term development and risk mitigation
Experience working cross-functionally with project management and engineering teams
Solid understanding of procurement lifecycle within EPC or capital project environments
Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems
Work Authorization: You must be able to work in the US without a work visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience supporting utility, renewable energy, or electrical infrastructure projects preferred
Familiarity with BESS, power generation, or substation equipment preferred
Professional certifications such as CPP or CPPM preferred
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, or DCMA guidelines preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary procurement liaison for PMO project teams, aligning procurement activities with project schedules and priorities
Lead procurement of major equipment packages (e.g., BESS, generators, switchgear, transformers, SCADA), including RFQs, vendor coordination, and scope alignment
Own purchase order execution and lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, delivery, payment terms, warranties, and risk allocation
Ensure alignment between vendor proposals, negotiated terms, and project requirements
Maintain strategic relationships with key vendors and provide insights on pricing trends, lead times, and supply chain risks
Proactively identify procurement risks, schedule impacts, and cost-saving opportunities across projects
Maintain centralized procurement tracking (RFQs, fabrication, delivery) and provide independent status reporting to PMO, procurement leadership, and executives
Coordinate with Quality Control (QC/QCM) to support submittal timelines and ensure procurement deliverables meet project specifications
Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.