Procurement Engineer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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.

You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from early pursuit through contract award and transition to project teams. You will conduct market research, qualify suppliers, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Preconstruction, Operations, and Legal to optimize pricing, schedule, and risk while supporting continuous improvement and project

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, lump sum, and Design/Build processes preferred.
• Strong math and analytical skills with a close attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.

Responsibilities

• Perform market research, and establish and maintain relationships within the industry to stay informed on Energy Storage, Modules, Inverters, Transformers, Racking, Foundations, and SCADA packages.
• Lead the supplier and product qualification process and benchmarking of new products.
• Create the RFPs based on project requirements and solicit proposals.
• Evaluate proposals for pricing, exclusions, and alignment with project requirements and RFP terms.
• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, services, and lead times with suppliers.
• Coordinate with operations to resolve quality issues with vendors.
• Conduct project site visits and vendor inspections where appropriate.
• Foster a smart and healthy culture aligned with McCarthy core values.

Skills

Strong math and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Procurement 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 McCarthy’s core values and a healthy, accountable team culture.

Responsibilities

General Procurement responsibilities (not project specific)

• Perform market research, and establish and maintain relationships within the industry to help McCarthy stay informed and ahead of changes in the market as it relates to Energy Storage, Modules, Inverters, Transformers (greater than 34.5kV), Racking Systems, Foundations, and SCADA packages.
• Explore new technologies, lead the evaluation, and benchmarking of new products to determine the economic value and potential impacts if implemented.
• Initiate & Lead the supplier and product qualification process.
• Benchmark vendors to identify the opportunities to improve competitive pricing of each project 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 with our operations team and collaborate with them to resolve quality issues 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.
• Conduct project site visits and vendor inspections where appropriate.
• Maintain a smart and healthy culture that fosters trust, safety, healthy conflict, commitment and accountability.

Project Pursuits – 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 and solicit proposals to the respective suppliers.
• Support the negotiation efforts and understand the terms of the proposal to ensure alignment with McCarthy's expectations, the owner’s requirements and the project specific design criteria.
• Thoroughly evaluate each proposal to develop an understanding of the products and services included, as well as the pricing, bid exclusions and exceptions to the project requirements and RFP terms.
• Provide analysis and benchmarking of proposals to determine reasonableness and alignment with recent RFPs.
• Work with suppliers to thoroughly vet out proposals as well as any potential options or features that may add value to the customer and/or reduce McCarthy’s risk.

Preconstruction – Once awarded a project

• Upon project award, participate and contribute to the establishment of the project procurement strategy.
• Lead the procurement efforts and negotiate the scope of work for key equipment with support of team.
• 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 plan and develop financial strategies to minimize risk and enhance opportunities.
• Oversee the effective transition to the specific project team that will be on-site, building each project.
• Conduct and 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, lump sum, and Design/Build processes preferred.
• 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.

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