High Voltage Material Buyer

Job Overview:

The High Voltage Material Buyer will serve as the lead technical representative for the Procurement organization for high voltage (HV) equipment utilized in substations and power transmission lines. This position will work with the Procurement and Project Managers to maintain policies and procedures related to purchasing and expediting. In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers and meeting requirements to support projects schedules.

Job Function and Responsibilities Understands and supports pursuit and project schedule requirements

Prepares the bidders list with input from the Project Manager and Procurement Manager solicits pre-qualification information from suggested bidders, and analyzes/presents final recommendations

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the procurement of materials

Prepares requests for proposals and coordinates the issuance of any additions

Receives proposals and prepares commercial evaluations

Inclusion of necessary prime contract requirements in all contracts

Reviews, negotiates, and obtains final approval of any deviations from procurement policies and procedures and/or project-specific terms and conditions

Maintains positive long-term relationships with vendors and subcontractors

Evaluates and determines MBE/WBE requirements for each proposal and ensures good faith effort is made as appropriately (in collaboration with the Project Manager, Estimating Manager, and Pre-Construction Manager)
Expedites equipment and materials to ensure on-time delivery per the project schedule

Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this positionREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Requires BS degree in engineering, supply chain, business administration or 3-5 years of experience in high voltage substation material purchasing.

General knowledge of supply chain management and procurement, as well as construction principles and processes.

Knowledge of contract management.

Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision.

Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with MS Excel, MS Project required

Experience with Vista Viewpoint is preferred

Experience with Autodesk Suite is preferred
*** Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates
*** COMPANY OVERVIEWPrimoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada.

For additional information, please visit  Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

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