Substation Procurement Manager

Overview

Job Summary

The Substation Procurement Manager is responsible for all sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, contract management, and managing deliveries schedules related to electrical substation construction, including high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, etc. The role ensures that procurement strategies align with project timelines, cost objectives, quality standards, engineering specifications and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Procurement activities for substation projects including sourcing, bid solicitation, approval submittals, commercial evaluations, purchase order issuance, scheduling, and receipt of delivery.
• Procure major Substation electrical equipment and materials including but not limited to:
• Power transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Disconnect switches
• Relay panels and protection systems
• Control houses
• Switch gear
• Bus and conductor systems
• Grounding systems
• Steel structures
• Instrument transformers
• Cable and conduit
• SCADA and communication equipment
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, specifications and budgets.
• Identify qualified vendors and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to cost, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.
• Manage supplier contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and claims resolution.
• Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT) schedules and supplier inspections as required.
• Support legal and risk management review of procurement agreements.

Project Coordination

• Work closely with engineering, project management, and construction teams to ensure equipment specifications and procurement requirements are clearly defined.
• Track long-lead equipment and proactively mitigate supply chain risks and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate logistics, expediting, and delivery schedules to project sites.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, and cost control activities.
• Participate in project meetings and provide procurement status updates.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain constraints impacting electrical equipment.
• Develop procurement schedules and maintain accurate tracking reports.
• Assist with inventory management and material planning for multiple concurrent projects.
• Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain procurement documentation including bids, contracts, submittals, and vendor records.
• Support quality requirements and coordinate with QA/QC teams on supplier compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience supporting substation, utility, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, or heavy industrial projects in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to use computers and computer software for communication, planning, scheduling, budgeting and forecasting;

• Proven history of working in a cross-functional environment providing accurate data to team members to ensure forecasted project compliance and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and utility industry procurement processes.
• Experience managing large equipment packages and long-lead material procurement.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and electrical equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EPC contractors or utility clients.
• Knowledge of utility substation construction and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with major OEMs and electrical equipment manufacturers.
• CPM, CPSM, or related procurement certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers/scanners. This position is a sedentary position, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Direct Reports

The following job titles may report to this position.

• Procurement Specialist
• Administrative assistant

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).