Procurement Specialist - Remote

Quanta Services, Inc.; Aurora (CO); Remote; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

You will collaborate with the Procurement Manager and project teams to source materials cost-effectively and support project timelines. Expected duties include strategic sourcing, PO administration, and identifying cost-saving initiatives while maintaining compliance and process improvements across procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/supply chain.
• Experience in procurement or related field preferred.
• Experience with financial systems and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost and delivery.
• Create, review, and process purchase orders and related documents.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and negotiate terms with vendors.
• Improve procurement processes to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Due diligence

Integrity

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement software

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare. At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Procurement Specialist supports IME’s operations by managing purchasing activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. This role collaborates with the Procurement Manager and project teams to source materials and services efficiently while optimizing costs and supporting project timelines.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends. Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost, quality and delivery. Present fully vetted initiatives with accurate due diligence and risk assessment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders, invoices, and other procurement-related documents as necessary. Investigate and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, delivery schedules, and other procurement-related documents. Track delivery schedules and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement initiatives to improve overall procurement efficiency. Work closely with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing terms.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices to streamline workflows and reduce cycle times.
• Industry Networking: Act as a brand ambassador for the company, promoting its values and expertise in the electrical contracting sector. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to complete due diligence and risk assessment
• Impeccable integrity and ethics with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict management and negotiation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to build strong, effective relationships with team members, project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prior experience supporting Mission Critical, Data Center, or other large-sacle projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with electrical construction materials and products, inclduing electrical distrubtion equipment, switchgear, transformers, conducit, wire and cable, lighting, and related are preferred.

Demonstrated accomplishments in the following areas:

• Experience with financial systems; JDE preferred.
• Experience with procurement software and systems.
• High level of competency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge in Procurement or related field, preferred.

What You'll Get

Working Conditions:

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range: $24.52 - $33.17/hr.

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Established in 1946, IME is part of Quanta Services, the largest specialty contractor in North America. We base our business model on always doing the right thing and pride ourselves in finding the best processes and practices in everything we do. As an electrical contractor, we install and service the power and lighting to commercial and industrial buildings in the Western US.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned as required.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IME will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are qualified for a job so that they may perform the essential duties of the position.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $24.52/Hr. - USD $33.17/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.