Substation Procurement Manager

MYR Group • Santa Fe Springs, CA

92d • $150,000 - $175,000

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.

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.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees