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Purchasing Manager Utility Project Procurement

Purchasing Manager Utility Project Procurement

Ampacity • Houston, TX, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Engineering/Procurement/Construction Location: Mon-Fr: 2707 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008 EnergyLink, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement teams supporting large-scale utility construction projects nationwide. This role oversees high-volume, high-dollar purchasing from planning through delivery in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly and different projects may operate across multiple systems and workflows. The ideal candidate is an experienced people leader who can drive accountability, develop buyers, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement execution aligned with active construction schedules. Join a mission-driven team helping build America's energy infrastructure!

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Buyers to achieve performance, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Develop and execute purchasing plans aligned with project schedules, budgets, and engineering specifications.
  • Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce cost, improve reliability, and minimize supply risk.
  • Oversee supplier selection and contract administration with a focus on quality, pricing, and on-time delivery.
  • Partner with logistics, inventory, and project teams to support just-in-time delivery and efficient inventory turnover.
  • Proactively resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions to avoid project disruptions.
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, contractual requirements, and industry safety standards.
  • Track and report procurement KPIs; identify continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

Experience

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience; leading buyer teams and building strong supplier partnerships.
  • Experience supporting energy, utility, high-voltage, or EPC projects strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (JDE or similar) and procurement platforms.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and field operations.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

What You'll Get

  • Competitive base salary
  • Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
  • 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
  • Comprehensive benefits medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
  • Great mentoring & career growth opportunities we invest in your development

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 us the Company's Human Resources department.

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