Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Dashiell Procurement Opportunities

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.

Dashiell is hiring across all levels of the Buyer career ladder — from entry-level to senior — to support our growing portfolio of engineering, testing, commissioning, and EPC projects. Candidates will be placed at the appropriate level based on experience and qualifications. All positions will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell's Procurement Manager or Director of Procurement depending on level.

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Buyer I
• Process purchase orders for standard materials and services under direct supervision.
• Obtain and summarize competitive quotes from approved vendors for routine purchases.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, PO logs, vendor files, and delivery tracking.
• Coordinate with project teams and accounting to confirm requirements, delivery schedules, and invoice reconciliation.
• Assist senior buyers with RFQ preparation, bid tabulation, and vendor onboarding activities.
• Buyer II
• Execute the full purchase order lifecycle for assigned commodity categories with moderate supervision.
• Prepare and issue RFQs; conduct bid tabulations and present award recommendations to supervisor.
• Develop working relationships with approved vendors; resolve routine delivery, invoice, and quality issues.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers on material requirements, lead times, and delivery priorities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in Dashiell's ERP system; provide guidance to Buyer I staff as needed.
• Buyer III
• Independently manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned categories including technical equipment and subcontract services.
• Lead competitive bid evaluations; negotiate pricing, delivery, and commercial terms with vendors.
• Negotiate terms and conditions to purchase orders as needed; manage long-lead equipment procurement and change orders.
• Develop material procurement plans aligned with project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project teams.
• Identify and qualify new vendors; expand and maintain Dashiell's approved supplier base.
• Provide informal mentorship to Buyer I and Buyer II staff.
• Senior Buyer
• Own end-to-end procurement strategy for the most complex, highest-value categories across Dashiell's project portfolio.
• Develop and implement category management strategies driving cost reduction, lead time optimization, and supply security.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including master supply agreements, blanket POs, and long-term pricing agreements.
• Own flow-down / terms-and-conditions standards and portfolio compliance (Buy America(n)/BABA, IRA, OCIP/CCIP) for the most complex categories.
• Partner with the Director of Procurement on departmental goals, policies, approval authority matrices, and SOPs.
• Lead Dashiell's supplier performance management program; act as the primary procurement resource on major project pursuits and proposal teams.
• Provide formal mentorship and training to all levels of the Buyer career ladder.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Keep Dashiell's engineering and EPC projects on schedule and within budget by delivering reliable,…