Project Purchasing Manager- Data Center

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Purchasing Manager for Data Center programs.

The role focuses on strategic procurement of electrical commodities, vendor onboarding, and managing purchase orders and delivery plans in coordination with site leadership. This position emphasizes cost reduction, strong PM and communication skills, and collaboration with a General Foreman to develop Bills of Material and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent industry experience.
• Five (5) years of Purchasing experience required (Construction of Electrical Distribution preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic buyout of electrical commodities to enable installation.
• Onboard vendor engagement process: RFP, QCS, Submittal Process, Fabrication & Scheduling Updates, Minutes with Action Item Log.
• Develop project purchasing and delivery plans with the General Foreman.
• Interface with suppliers weekly to discuss upcoming phases, backorders, returns and deliveries.
• Track, expediting, and reporting on all material to site and issue accurate purchase orders.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Excel

Word

RFP process management tools

Job description

Posting Title

Project Purchasing Manager - Data Center

Reports To

Manager, Divisional Purchasing

Location

Austin, TX

Salary Range

$75,000 to $98,000

Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI)has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE PURCHASING TEAM

Cupertino Electric's Purchasing Team manages all equipment and materials purchases for both job sites and corporate expenditures. This includes vetting vendors and establishing and maintaining relationships with new and loyal suppliers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The scope of work will include the strategic buy out of electrical commodities to enable the installationof the electrical scope CEI isperforming. The Project Purchasing Manager will also onboard vendor engagement process: RFP, QCS, Submittal Process, Fabrication & Scheduling Updates, & Meeting Minutes with Action Item Log. As a key member of the Purchasing team, the candidate will implementproject purchasing & delivery plans to meet job's specific needs/requirements as it relates to purchasing, delivery, and receipt of material. This role will collaborate with a General Foreman to develop Bills of Material neededto install specified phases of work and interface with suppliers on a weekly basis to discuss upcoming phases of work, backorders, returns and deliveries.

The Project Purchasing Manager will execute site purchasing programs: onsite consignments, hold for release packages, Go-carts, and kitting. Other responsibilities include tracking, expediting, and reporting on all material coming to site, issuing accurate purchase orders and assisting the Accounts Payable Team with any discrepancies. The candidate will generate reports and assist with cleaning up outstanding commitments in the system, develop and review performances score card with suppliers on a quarterly basis.

ABOUT YOU

You have a natural ability to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities. You possess technical competency in construction equipment and have a good understanding of the dynamics of the industry. You bring a wide range of skills including excellent project management, facilitation, and communication skills. You have experience exercising good business judgment and are confident in tapping into your analytical thinking skills. In addition to these skills, your technical skillset includes Microsoft Office Suite: Excel and Word.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

You will gain exposure to all the moving parts of Cupertino Electric's procurement process. In this role, you will be in an environment that allows you to develop strategies and skills to excel in negotiation, communication, and complex problem-solving. As a valued and essential partner to many of our teams, you will develop cross-functional relationships across the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent industry experience.

Licensure/Certifications

None required.

Experience

Five (5) years of Purchasing experience required (Construction of Electrical Distribution preferred).

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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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