Procurement Specialist

Who We Are

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well‑being.

The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in supporting the procurement process and company supply chain by ensuring timely purchasing within established authority and approval levels. In this role, you will place and monitor orders through the supply chain. You will have regular communication and follow up with vendors and help ensure on‑time delivery of assets, materials, and services. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, both within the department and externally.

This role is based in Phoenix, AZ and follows a hybrid work schedule.

• Convert requisitions to purchase orders
• Coordinate timing, deliveries, associated costs
• Track vendor related spend and develop KPIs
• Develop reports for upper management on spend, KPIs, vendor performance etc.
• Provide data to support optimization of costs and suppliers – driving decisions
• Confirm timing, pricing, and specifications with associated vendors
• Manage purchases through the supply chain and associated systems

• 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Great communication skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail
  
  Ability to pivot quickly on projects as needed by Operations

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Occasional travel may be required
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.