Equipment Buyer

Equipment Buyer

Date: May 22, 2026

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027

Company: Centuri Group, Inc. (S4)

Description:

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being.

The Equipment Buyerwill primarily focus on the acquisition of trucks and equipment to serve our electric and gas utility construction crews. You will manage the supply chain for trucks and equipment to ensure availability, quality, and efficiency within our specifications. You will work with category management to support sourcing strategies and serve as the liaison between our field teams and our supply partners. Great relationship development skills are a must.

What You'll Do

• Administer and support Centuri’s Capital Purchasing initiatives within assigned asset categories

• Work closely with operations to satisfy planned and immediate equipment needs

• Develop performance monitoring systems and manage supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met or exceeded

• Engage in the supply chain processes for given asset categories including but not limited to the development of national agreements, logistics, e-business, diversity, inventory and cost reduction strategies, as well as the continued improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency thereof

• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to manage inventory of trucks, trailers, tools, etc. to ensure swift deployment to operations

• Update P2P system with Asset Numbers, Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders

• Maintain regular communication with requestors with high regard to delivery timing

• Perform invoice/quote matching to ensure accurate billing

• Update the SAP Purchase Order status with current delivery information

• Track and maintain Assets Under Construction (AUC) where applicable

• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant field or equivalent experience required

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience acquiring trucks and equipment used in electric and gas utility construction

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used for the overhead and underground electrical industries

• Experience with fleet, procurement and maintenance

• SAP experience preferred but not required

• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel, and in the use of software tools for data management & analysis

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies

• Highly organized & detail oriented with the ability to multitask, never losing sight of end goals/objectives

• Occasional travel to operational or supplier locations required

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401K w/ Company Match

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

• Potential Bonus Opportunities

• Career Development Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment

• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing

• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!