Senior Procurement Specialist - Power Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure

Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Procurement Specialist to support our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project teams. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement and subcontracting activities for complex Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects. From RFP development and commercial bid evaluation to contract execution and project close-out, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring materials and services are sourced, secured, and delivered on schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in vendor and subcontractor management who thrives in a fast-paced project environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Project and Procurement Managers to support pursuit and execution schedules
  • Develop bidder lists, issue RFPs, and evaluate proposals for compliance, diversity goals, and standards
  • Negotiate terms, coordinate technical reviews, and recommend contract awards
  • Draft and finalize contracts, ensuring required flow-down provisions
  • Maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships; resolve performance issues
  • Manage and update the Procurement Status Report (PSR)
  • Identify and address risks such as delays, scope gaps, or pricing issues
  • Validate materials against drawings and input data into management systems
  • Resolve overages, shortages, and damaged items with construction/logistics
  • Ensure all activities meet compliance, safety, and documentation standards
  • Support special projects and additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

  • 5+ years of procurement experience within EPC environments, particularly in T&D projects
  • Proven track record in managing vendor/subcontractor RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiation, and material logistics
  • Experience with supplier prequalification, submittal tracking, and expediting on high-value infrastructure projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field

Preferred:

  • Established network of vendors and subcontractors in the T&D or energy sector.


Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with attention to contractual details
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a cross-functional team
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Comfortable communicating with all levels of staff and external partners

Travel Requirements:

  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% based on project needs


Ready to build the infrastructure of the future with a high-performing EPC team? Apply today to join us as a Procurement Specialist and be part of delivering critical energy projects across the country.

Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Human Check*