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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Buyer 1 New Grad

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field is required; equivalent experience is considered.
  • At least 1 year of purchasing, planning, or relevant supply chain experience is required.
  • APICS or other relevant certifications are preferred.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Clear and confident communication across all levels of the organization is required.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is required.
  • Sound judgment with a high degree of professionalism and discretion is required.
  • Familiarity with supplier contracts, sourcing strategies, and inventory planning tools is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute purchase orders based on field requisitions, project schedules, bills of materials, and inventory needs.
  • Monitor order status, resolve delivery issues, and proactively communicate impacts to planners and project managers.
  • Maintain daily communication with suppliers to ensure timely fulfillment, accurate transport coordination, and compliance with site-specific requirements.
  • Analyze and update system data to reflect accurate cost, lead times, safety stock, and reorder parameters.
  • Identify supply risks and recommend alternatives in suppliers, sourcing, or transportation to ensure continuous material flow.
  • Conduct RFx activities for non-strategic items, negotiating cost and terms to meet project goals.
  • Manage data accuracy and use sourcing tools to enhance quality, value, and service across assigned categories.
  • Maintain project tracking pages and coordinate supplier delivery updates for project teams.
  • Interface with operations, project teams, and supply chain partners to anticipate needs and resolve procurement challenges.
  • Perform special projects and other assigned or requested duties.
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • APICS or other relevant certifications are preferred.

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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