Electrical Procurement Lead

Abbott; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group in New York City seeks an Electrical Procurement Lead to manage procurement of electrical equipment for construction projects and coordinate with installing Trade Partners. You will drive bidding, supplier selection and assignment of materials through a strategic sourcing approach.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or 5+ years in construction procurement, plus strong analytics, negotiation and cross-functional collaboration to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction experience with estimating, product selection and procurement of equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management practices.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration across organization levels.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies aligned with project goals.
• Obtain bids from compatible suppliers and understand design intent behind equipment selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet supply chain needs.
• Identify suppliers and evaluate capabilities and reliability.
• Negotiate terms for lead times and service.
• Maintain supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement risk management to mitigate supply disruptions.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Title: Electrical Procurement Lead

Department: Construction Procurement Solutions, part of the STO Building Group family of company

Location: New York City, NY

Reports To: Director of Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview

As the Electrical Procurement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in our supply chain management team. Your main responsibilities will include procurement of Electrical equipment required for our projects. You will be involved in all steps required to procure beforementioned equipment from bidding and leveling to properly assigning it to the installing Trade Partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals and project requirements.
• Understand Design Intent behind Basis-of-Design equipment selection and obtain bids from compatible suppliers and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their supply chain needs and ensure alignment with overall strategic sourcing objectives.
• Identify suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, reliability, and compatibility with organizational needs.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms for lead times and service.
• Maintain supplier relationships, including conducting regular performance reviews and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes that may impact the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• As a substitution to educational qualification, we will consider minimum of 5 years of experience in construction. Experience in estimating, product selection and procurement of equipment for construction projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, with a proven track record of successful supplier management.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management practices and strategies.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Salary Range

• $100,000- $175,000
• In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off: 3 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
• Time Away Benefits
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize your vision at stobuildinggroup.com.