Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

**JOB IS IN AMARILLO, TX

**PER DIEM IS OFFERED

The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement and purchasing activities for large-scale semiconductor and data center construction projects. This position manages vendor and supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and contracts, coordinates material and equipment purchases, and ensures materials are delivered according to project schedules and specifications.

The Procurement Manager works closely with project management, construction management, engineering, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure materials, equipment, and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing procurement for large-scale industrial, semiconductor, data center, or mission-critical construction projects, with a strong understanding of construction materials, purchasing processes, and supply chain management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities for semiconductor, data center, and large-scale construction projects.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project schedules, budgets, and construction requirements.
• Manage purchasing activities for construction materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and project-related supplies.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with qualified vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, purchase orders, delivery terms, and vendor agreements.
• Review project specifications, drawings, material requirements, and equipment schedules to ensure purchasing accuracy.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, construction teams, and field personnel to identify procurement needs and priorities.
• Monitor material lead times, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and potential supply chain delays.
• Ensure critical materials and equipment are ordered in advance to prevent construction delays.
• Track purchase orders, material status, backorders, and delivery commitments.
• Manage procurement budgets, monitor costs, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Review vendor quotations, bids, proposals, and purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve purchasing issues, material shortages, quality concerns, and supplier delivery problems.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics personnel regarding material receiving, storage, and distribution.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor documentation, contracts, and purchasing reports.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project requirements, and applicable safety and quality standards.
• Lead and support procurement personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in construction, industrial, semiconductor, or data center environments.
• Previous experience managing procurement for large-scale construction or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience negotiating vendor pricing, contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, MEP systems, and industrial procurement requirements.
• Experience managing long-lead equipment and critical material procurement.
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and equipment schedules.
• Experience managing procurement budgets, cost tracking, and supplier performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Experience

• Semiconductor facility or data center construction experience.
• Experience procuring electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, chillers, pumps, piping, and plumbing materials.
• Experience procuring fire protection, security, access control, fiber, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of long-lead equipment, material forecasting, and construction scheduling.
• Experience managing procurement teams and developing supplier relationships.
• Understanding of construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and change orders.