Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager - ARB, inc.
Job Overview:

Procurement Manager - ARB, Inc.

Position SummaryARB, Inc., a Primoris company, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance for large-scale EPC and industrial construction projects. This Irvine, CA–based role will support power generation, energy infrastructure, and industrial projects nationwide.

The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, and bulk materials, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications. This role is responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from early project planning and vendor prequalification through contract execution, expediting, logistics coordination, and supplier performance management.

Experience with Viewpoint and pVault is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project execution plans and company objectives

Lead procurement of major engineered equipment, including turbines, generators, HRSGs, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, MCCs, switch gear, transformers, BESS systems, and other balance-of-plant systems

Manage sourcing and purchasing of commodities and bulk materials, including structural steel, pipe, fittings, valves, electrical cable, cable tray, instrumentation, rebar, concrete, coatings, and insulation

Oversee long-lead equipment procurement, ensuring early identification of risks and proactive mitigation strategies

Manage bid packages, commercial evaluations, technical clarifications, and contract negotiations

Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, construction, and project controls teams to ensure procurement activities support schedule and cost objectives

Lead supplier prequalification, performance monitoring, and corrective action processes

Oversee contract administration, including change management, claims mitigation, and compliance with commercial terms

Manage expediting and logistics coordination to ensure timely material delivery to fabrication yards and job sites

Implement cost reduction initiatives, value engineering opportunities, and supply chain optimization strategies

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards

Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff to strengthen departmental capability and execution discipline

Support early project phases (pursuits, proposals, FEED) by developing sourcing plans and budgetary pricing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred

Minimum 7+ years of progressive procurement experience supporting large-scale industrial, power generation, or EPC construction projects

Direct experience purchasing engineered equipment, mechanical and electrical commodities, and bulk construction materials

Strong understanding of technical specifications, equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication requirements

Experience managing long-lead equipment and complex commercial negotiations

Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (SAP, JDE, Oracle, or similar);
Viewpoint and pVault preferred

Demonstrated experience in supplier evaluation, contract management, and risk mitigation

Strong negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Analytical, data-driven decision-making approach

Professional certification (CPSM, CPP, PMP, or similar) is a plus Willingness to travel periodically to supplier facilities and project sites

Annual salary range of $130k - $180K commensurate with education, experience and skillset#LI-MD1

Company Overview:

ARB, Inc. has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).Benefits:

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

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