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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

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Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience or a strong foundation in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related field, aligned with the position level.
  • Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Proactive mindset and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% and possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement activities from sourcing and purchase order creation through delivery and execution.
  • Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and supplier agreements.
  • Ensure critical materials and equipment arrive when and where they are needed.
  • Develop supplier relationships and collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams.
  • Address supplier challenges, delivery delays, and procurement risks before they affect project schedules.
  • Use ERP systems, Excel, and purchasing data to track orders, manage costs, and improve efficiency.
  • Support strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, RFx activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Help keep complex construction and infrastructure projects on schedule.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in energy, utilities, construction, EPC, or other project-driven industries.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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