Procurement Specialist – Utilities & Construction | Katy, TX
Procurement Specialist – Utilities & Construction | Katy, TX
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SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
- Procurement Specialist
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.
- Coordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.
- Partner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.
- Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility projects during pursuit and execution.
- Drive sourcing strategies, bidder selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
- Independently manage complex supplier agreements, subcontractor performance, commercial risks, and critical material delivery issues.
- Advise project leadership on procurement risks and mitigation while mentoring team members and improving procurement practices.
- What You'll Bring 5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience supporting large infrastructure projects from engineering through construction.
- Strong experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, subcontracting, and material procurement for complex capital projects.
- Utility and high-voltage experience highly desirable, particularly transmission and distribution (T&D) and substation projects. EPC experience preferred, or a background in electrical infrastructure, electrical contracting, or related industries.
- Experience with supplier prequalification, submittals, expediting, and delivery coordination.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.
- Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to contractual detail.
- Effective communicator who works independently and collaborates across project management, engineering, construction, and procurement teams. Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% to support project execution and field operations, required.
- Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure or electrical markets.
- What You'll GetCompetitive base salary
- Generous PTO & paid holidays 401(k) with a generous match
- Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Weekly pay
- Great mentoring & career growth opportunities
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