EPC Procurement Manager - MYR Group

The Procurement group aims to ensure CSI Renewable is competitively well-positioned ahead of the Utility Scale PV Market competition. Ensure quality material and equipment is available to the construction team when and where they need it, and maintain competitive market advantage according to overall organizational requirements and policies. The EPC Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities related to PV and BESS material, equipment, and solutions. They will be responsible for establishing systems and processes capable of carrying out the organizational objectives and continual improvement. The EPC Procurement Manager will organize the group around their defined responsibilities and skillsets. They will mentor and develop their group to facilitate building and maintaining equitable supplier and vendor relationships, establish and build relationships that facilitate CSI Renewable receiving the most competitive pricing in the market, and develop a strategic approach that will position CSI in the most competitive position in the market. They will use transparency, responsibility, and ethics as shared values to create long-term partnerships within the supply chain.

Company Overview

Founded in 1990, CSI has emerged as a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. We are a full-service firm with the resources and expertise to handle any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge. We are a trusted contractor to diverse industries, such as aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail, to name a few. Our services also include energy solutions and have earned a reputation as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. In July 2019, CSI proudly joined the MYR Group family expanding our commercial and industrial reach. We’re proud to celebrate 31 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

Essential Functions

• Ensure proper systems and processes are established, maintained, and continually improved throughout the procurement group.
• Gather and analyze industry and market data to provide the organization with the latest and most competitive pricing.
• Monitor and improve the overall performance of the procurement team following CSI policies and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Host quarterly Commodity Reviews to highlight key market and vendor opportunities and constraints.
• Work with Site Buyers to maintain Vendor Scorecards to and from our supplier network for feedback on key components.
• Take responsibility for the growth and learning of the procurement team to improve overall organizational capacity.
• Take responsibility for qualification and selection of suppliers and overall performance improvement.
• Will lead a group of purchasing agents and buyers throughout the process of building relationships, negotiating, evaluating, conducting interviews, and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
• Monitor at a high level what CSI is purchasing, the delivery of the product, and how these products fit with CSI’s engineering and construction methods.
• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to procure goods, services, and supplies.
• Take responsibility for overall purchasing and strategic initiatives to build a competitive position.
• Build relationships with the project teams to understand how equipment and materials perform according to our construction means and methods. The manager will understand which equipment and materials bring our program a competitive and strategic advantage.
• Work with the legal group to develop contracts that fit the industry, risk profile, and competitive landscape.
• Discuss defects and delivery problems with suppliers and negotiate outcomes that produce the best results for CSI and the long-term viability of the supplier.
• Coordinate with operations, project teams, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Maintain supplier performance KPIs and work with suppliers towards continual improvement.
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager to ensure appropriate inventory and utilization of excess material.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience and skill with Viewpoint, preferred.
• Proficiency in development and adherence to procurement procedures and plans.
• Excellent negotiation and team-building skills.
• Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment required.
• Proactive attitude and initiative.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability.
• Excellent reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement.
• 5+ years of experience in Solar and Renewable Energy.
• BS degree in business administration or equivalent. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $120,000-$150,000/ year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. 
• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays. 
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s)

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.