Procurement Manager

Applica; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applica, in Southeast Houston, seeks a Procurement Manager – Preconstruction & Planning to lead purchasing for electrical EPC projects. You will collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to secure competitive bids and robust procurement strategies.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement or related fields and deep knowledge of medium/high-voltage equipment, with a track record in supplier and subcontractor negotiations. Onsite, with clear path to leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement, estimating, preconstruction, or project development experience.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment and materials.
• Experience supporting competitive bids and working with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for project bids and preconstruction efforts.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier, manufacturer, and subcontractor pricing.
• Support procurement of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment and materials.
• Evaluate proposals for pricing, scope, lead times, exclusions, and commercial terms.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify long-lead equipment and potential supply chain risks.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Support procurement planning and transition from preconstruction into project execution.
• Lead and support a small procurement team.

Skills

Procurement experience

Estimating

Preconstruction

Project development

Electrical equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering

Job description

Job title: Procurement Manager – Preconstruction & Planning

Location: Southeast Houston, Texas

Contract / Perm: Permanent

About the company

Our client is a growing electrical power services organization providing engineering-led solutions across utility, industrial, renewable energy, and other power infrastructure markets. The company supports complex medium- and high-voltage electrical projects from early project development and planning through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations.

About the role

The Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities supporting preconstruction, estimating, and project planning for electrical EPC projects.

Working closely with Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations, this individual will support competitive project bids, develop procurement strategies, obtain and validate equipment and material pricing, engage suppliers and subcontractors, and identify procurement risks and opportunities before project award.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead procurement activities for project bids and preconstruction efforts
• Obtain and evaluate supplier, manufacturer, and subcontractor pricing
• Support procurement of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment and materials
• Evaluate proposals for pricing, scope, lead times, exclusions, and commercial terms
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and subcontractors
• Identify long-lead equipment and potential supply chain risks
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and subcontractors
• Support procurement planning and transition from preconstruction into project execution
• Lead and support a small procurement team

About you

You will have 10+ years of experience within procurement, estimating, preconstruction, or project development, ideally within the electrical, utility, power, or EPC industries.

You will have a strong understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment and materials, along with experience supporting competitive bids and working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Experience with substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, electrical construction, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and procurement strategy is highly desirable.

A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, although relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

What’s on offer?

This is a permanent, Monday–Friday onsite opportunity based in Southeast Houston.

The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, annual performance incentives, and strong long-term career progression, including the opportunity to move into a Director-level position based on performance.