Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist – Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

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QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners’ energy infrastructure needs. We use in‑house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right‑of‑Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

The Procurement Specialist works closely with the EPC project team to prepare and execute contracts with engineered equipment and material suppliers and construction subcontractors. This position receives and evaluates commercial proposals, as well as manages the administration of purchase orders and subcontracts through project completion and close‑out.

• Understand, track, and support pursuit and project schedule requirements.
• Prepare the bidders list with input from the Project Manager and Procurement Manager, solicit pre‑qualification information from bidders, evaluate and determine MBE/WBE requirements for each proposal, and ensure good faith effort is made as/when appropriate.
• Coordinate and issue RFPs to bidders, evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals and contract terms, manage negotiations, and present final contract award recommendations.
• Coordinate technical reviews of quotes with EPC engineering subconsultant.
• Include necessary prime contract flow‑downs in all contracts.
• Review, negotiate, and obtain final approval of any deviations from corporate procurement policies and procedures and/or project‑specific terms and conditions.
• Prepare contract documents for execution.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Manage the Procurement Status Report (PSR), capturing all vendor and subcontractor status updates for each project.
• Ensure all contract issues are accurately, timely, and formally documented.
• Eliminate and/or mitigate risks related to construction subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Validate equipment and material types and quantities from engineering drawings and organize data in applicable spreadsheets per material management system requirements.
• Support the resolution of overages, shortages, damaged and missing materials and equipment through coordination with Construction, suppliers, and material yard management.
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field.
• Five years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience related to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects and vendor and subcontractor management.
• Previous experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, request for proposal (RFP) solicitation, bid tab evaluations and recommendations, contract terms and conditions negotiations, contract generation and issuance, vendor submittal management, and expediting oversight on EPC T&D projects.

• 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 with all levels within the organization.
• Customer service and effective time management skills.

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.