Purchasing Specialist II

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Short/Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support project execution through timely procurement and compliant transactions. You will manage purchase orders, changes, and supplier coordination to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to contracts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams, adherence to company policies, and maintaining procurement documentation for audits and project closeout. Travel may be required to support projects.

Qualifications

• Experience executing purchasing activities in project environments.
• Ability to manage purchase orders, changes, and documentation.
• Strong collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute day‑to‑day purchasing to support project schedules and field needs.
• Prepare and maintain purchase orders, change orders, and documentation in the purchasing system.
• Ensure PO terms reflect scope, pricing, delivery, and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery and accounting discrepancies.
• Support audits, claims, and project closeout with procurement records.

Skills

Procurement experience

Purchase orders

Supplier coordination

ERP systems

Contract compliance

Invoice processing

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Overview:

The Purchasing Specialist supports project execution through timely, accurate, and compliant procurement transactions. This role is primarily responsible for executing purchasing activities in support of active projects, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, managing purchase orders and changes, and resolving delivery, invoice, and compliance issues. The Purchasing Specialist works under the direction of procurement leadership and plays a critical role in ensuring materials and services are procured in accordance with project requirements, contracts, and company policies.

Purchasing & Project Support

Execute day‑to‑day purchasing activities in support of project schedules, material requirements, and field needs. Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders, change orders, and associated documentation in the company purchasing system. Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect scope, pricing, delivery requirements, commercial terms, and project constraints. Support project financial health through purchase order management.

Supplier Coordination & Issue Resolution

Coordinate directly with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery dates, quantities, and documentation requirements. Work closely with Expeditors and project teams to track supplier performance against contractual schedule and delivery commitments. Identify and communicate material constraints, delivery risks, and supplier issues to the Project Team and procurement leadership. Support resolution of non‑conformances, shortages, damages, and delivery discrepancies in coordination with Quality, Project, and Procurement teams.

Contract Compliance & Commercial Support

Support procurement leadership with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re‑evaluation activities as assigned. Assist with commercial negotiations within defined authority limits and under manager direction. Ensure purchasing activity aligns with executed contracts, master agreements, and approved commercial terms. Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audits, claims, warranty issues, and project closeout.

Systems, Reporting & Financial Support

Accurately input, maintain, and update purchasing data and records within the company ERP/purchasing system. Actively monitor and collaboratively engage in the invoice and lien waiver submission process. Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies related to purchase orders, pricing, quantities, or receipt issues. Support procurement reporting requirements, including spend tracking, supplier performance metrics, and vendor scorecards.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Maintain cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay informed of product availability, lead times, and market conditions. Coordinate closely with Project Controls, Construction, Engineering, Sourcing and Finance to ensure alignment between procurement actions and project needs. Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes, templates, and controls to improve execution efficiency and compliance.

Other Requirements

Ability to travel as required to support project or supplier needs.

Targeted Salary - $70,000-100,000

Company Overview:

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

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