Procurement Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Engineer to lead sourcing of critical equipment for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including inverters, transformers, racking, foundations and SCADA.

You will own the full procurement lifecycle from RFP development to contract award and transition to project execution teams. The role combines market research, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiation to secure competitive, high-quality solutions aligning with design

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids, lump-sum, and Design/Build processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead market research and maintain relationships to track changes in the energy storage equipment market.
• Explore new technologies and benchmark products for value and impact.
• Initiate and lead supplier and product qualification processes.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and lead times with suppliers.
• Support RFP development and evaluation during project pursuits and preconstruction.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure smooth handoffs and procurement execution.

Skills

Market research

Supplier qualification

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Contracts familiarity

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

TheProcurement Engineer leads the sourcing and procurement of critical equipment packages for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including inverters, high-voltage transformers, racking, foundations, and SCADA. This role owns the full procurement lifecycle from early pursuit and RFP development through contract award until transition to the project execution teams. This role combines market research, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiation to secure competitive, high-quality solutions that align with project design criteria and margin plans. The Procurement Engineer builds and maintains strong relationships with key suppliers and internal partners in Preconstruction, Business Development, Operations, and Legal to evaluate new technologies, manage risk, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement in pricing, performance, and schedule reliability. Success in this position requires solid technical and commercial acumen, curiosity, attention to detail, and a commitment to McCarthys core values and a healthy, accountable team culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

GeneralProcurementresponsibilities (not project specific)

• Perform market research,and establishand maintainrelationships within the industry to help McCarthy stay informed and ahead of changes in the marketas it relates to Energy Storage, Modules, Inverters, Transformers(greater than 34.5kV), Racking Systems, Foundations,and SCADA packages.
• Explorenew technologies,lead the evaluation,and benchmarkingof new products to determine the economic value and potential impacts if implemented.
• Initiate&Leadthesupplier and productqualification process.
• Benchmark vendorstoidentifythe opportunitiestoimprovecompetitivepricingof eachproject scope.
• Attend industry events and represent McCarthy to the industry in a professional capacity.
• Build and maintain key relationships with suppliers and collaborate with them on the development of new technologies.
• Build and maintain key relationships withouroperations teamand collaborate with themto resolve qualityissues with our vendors.
• Understand key suppliers' organizational structure, financial health,negotiated Terms and Conditions, deal structure, exposure/risk,culture, and service capabilities.
• Negotiate and maintain favorable terms, pricing, services, and lead times with suppliers.
• Continually seek out opportunities for personal growth and improvement by setting SMART goals and working diligently to achieve them.
• Conductprojectsite visits andvendorinspectionswhere appropriate.
• Maintain a smart and healthy culture thatfosterstrust, safety, healthy conflict, commitment and accountability.

ProjectPursuits Preliminary design and bidding phase of the project

• Provide support to business development efforts by participating in client discussions as needed and answering questions about different suppliers/ products.
• Create the Request for Proposals (RFP) based on the project requirements andsolicit proposals to the respective suppliers.
• Support the negotiation efforts and understand the terms of the proposal to ensure alignment with McCarthy's expectations, the ownersrequirementsand the project specific design criteria.
• Thoroughly evaluate each proposal to develop an understanding of the products andservices included, as well as the pricing, bidexclusionsand exceptionsto the project requirements and RFP terms.
• Provide analysis and benchmarking ofproposalstodeterminereasonablenessand alignmentwith recent RFPs.
• Work with suppliers to thoroughly vet out proposalsas well as any potential options or features that may add value to the customer and/or reduce McCarthys risk.

Preconstruction Once awarded a project

• Upon project award, participate and contribute to the establishment of the project procurement strategy.
• Leadtheprocurement efforts and negotiate the scope of work for key equipment with support ofteam.
• Prepare contractual exhibits for the scope of work for purchase orders and consultant agreements.
• Understand the scope specific budget, impact to the project, and the overall project margin planand develop financial strategies to minimize risk and enhance opportunities.
• Oversee the effective transition to the specific project teamthat will be on-site, buildingeach project.
• Conductand lead internal handoff meetings and overseeing effective supplier kickoff meetings to introduce both project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires BS degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3 years' of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. General knowledge of supply chain management and procurement, as well as construction principles and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of negotiated bids,lumpsum, andDesign/Buildprocessespreferred.
• Strong math and analytical skills with a close attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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