Procurement Specialist III (EPC)

Advance procurement strategy for major capital projects with a Fortune 500 energy and utility company. Enjoy the opportunity to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, collaborate with executive stakeholders, and influence large-scale infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment focused on operational excellence and long-term growth.

Primary Services is excited to announce the role of Procurement Specialist for a leading organization in the energy and utilities industry. This role lets you oversee end-to-end procurement for capital projects and work closely with legal, project management, and business operations teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing expertise, contract negotiation experience, and the ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives that directly support critical infrastructure and operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities across project management, legal, business unit, environmental, and insurance stakeholders.
• Develop and execute competitive RFP strategies for project-specific scopes of work.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and provide sourcing recommendations aligned with business objectives.
• Lead directly negotiated Statements of Work that deliver commercial value and support project requirements.
• Manage supplier agreement negotiations, including Master Agreements and related contractual documentation.
• Conduct weekly procurement alignment meetings to ensure sourcing activities remain on schedule with project timelines.
• Prepare presentations and approval documentation for procurement leadership and business stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and sourcing standards.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors to support upcoming project portfolios.
• Maintain procurement documentation, sourcing records, and supplier communications throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5–7 years of procurement, sourcing, or project purchasing experience within utilities, energy, construction, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing procurement activities for CapEx or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of RFP development, bid evaluation, supplier negotiations, and contract administration.
• Experience negotiating Statements of Work and supplier agreements.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance standards and corporate sourcing policies.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in complex project environments.