About this Role
Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experiencedProcurement Specialist IIIto lead procurement activities for complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects supporting power generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, substations, transmission, and industrial infrastructure. This senior-level procurement professionalis responsible forstrategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, contract administration, procurement planning, and project execution support.
What Youll Do
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Lead procurement activities for assigned projects from project award through commissioning and closeout.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for major equipment, bulk materials, and subcontracted services.
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
- Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
- Commercial bid evaluations
- Change Orders and Amendments
- Analyze supplier proposals and make sourcing recommendations based on technical, commercial, schedule, and risk considerations.
- Conduct commercial negotiations for pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
- Support supplierselectionand award recommendations.
Procurement Planning & Project Support
- Develop project procurement plans and procurement schedules.
- Coordinate procurement activities with project execution plans and construction schedules.
- Work closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure procurement requirements are properly defined and executed.
- Identifylong-lead equipment requirements and develop procurement mitigation strategies.
- Support project forecasting, budget management, and risk assessments.
- Participate in project review meetings and management reporting activities.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and service providers.
- Lead supplier qualification and performance evaluation activities.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews andidentifyopportunities for improvement.
- Support strategic supplier development initiatives and sourcing partnerships.
- Participate in supplier audits and business reviews.
- Monitor supplier performance related to safety, quality, delivery, and commercial compliance.
Contract & Commercial Administration
- Administer purchase orders and supplier agreements throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Review supplier contracts and commercial terms to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Support resolution of contractual disputes, claims, and commercial issues.
- Evaluate supplier requests for changes and negotiateappropriate resolutions.
- Coordinate with Legal, Risk Management, and Project Leadership teamsregardingcontractual matters.
- Ensure procurement activities align with project contractual obligations and client requirements.
Expediting & Logistics Management
- Monitor supplier progress and proactively manage critical equipment and material deliveries.
- Lead expediting activities for major equipment and long-lead procurement packages.
- Coordinate withlogisticsproviders, suppliers, fabrication facilities, and project sitesregardingtransportation and delivery requirements.
- Identifyschedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support international and domestic shipping activities whenrequired.
- Ensuretimelydelivery of materials to support construction and commissioning schedules.
Cost Control & Financial Management
- Support project cost management through strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Identifyopportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and procurement efficiencies.
- Monitor procurement commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs.
- Assist Project Controls and Project Management teams with budget reporting and forecasting.
- SupportprocurementKPI development and performance reporting.
- Analyze spend data and supplier pricing trends.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Support multidisciplinary project execution and decision-making.
- Assistin resolving procurement-related project issues and schedule impacts.
- Participate in constructability reviews, project planning sessions, and risk assessments.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure procurement activitiescomply withcompany policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Support supplier quality management programs.
- Maintain compliance with audit requirements and document retention policies.
- Ensure procurement practices align with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practices.
What Youll Bring
Education
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, ora relatedfieldrequired.
- Equivalentcombination of education and relevant procurement experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of 5-8 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contract administration, or purchasing experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting industrial construction, energy, utility, manufacturing, or EPC projects.
- Experienceprocuringengineered equipment, fabricated materials, and subcontracted services preferred.
- Experience supporting power generation, renewable energy, BESS, data center, transmission, substation, or industrial infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Knowledge Of
- Strategic sourcing and procurement methodologies.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Contract administration and commercial negotiations.
- EPC procurement processes.
- Supply chain andlogisticsmanagement.
- Cost analysis and procurement reporting.
- Risk management and procurement planning.
- Material management and inventory control principles.
Software Proficiency
- ERP and Procurement Systems:
- Procore or similar construction platforms
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 15% asrequiredfor supplier meetings, fabrication facility visits, project site support, supplier audits, and industry events.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work in office, warehouse, fabrication, and construction environments asrequired.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
What Youll Get
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Discount Program
