Purchasing Specialist - Indirect & Warranty

Primoris-Services-Corporatio; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage indirect procurement, warranty related purchasing, and supplier performance. You will source materials, manage purchase orders, and resolve warranty issues while ensuring contract compliance.

You will partner with internal stakeholders to define scopes, budgets and schedules, conduct RFQs/RFPs, and drive improvements in spend management and warranty recovery. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Three+ years of purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, or warranty-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure indirect materials and services for PRE projects, field operations, facilities, and warranty activities.
• Coordinate RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate terms within authority.
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, changes, service agreements, renewals, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Viewpoint ERP

Job description

Job Overview:Position SummaryThe Purchasing Specialist manages indirect procurement and warranty-related purchasing for PRE. This position supports internal stakeholders by sourcing materials and services, managing suppliers and purchase orders, resolving warranty and invoice issues, and ensuring compliance with contracts and company policies.Primary ResponsibilitiesProcure indirect materials and services for PRE’s projects, field operations, facilities, corporate functions, and warranty activities.Partner with stakeholders to define scopes, specifications, budgets, schedules, and commercial requirements.Conduct RFQs and RFPs, evaluate proposals, recommend suppliers, and negotiate terms within established authority.Prepare and manage purchase orders, change orders, service agreements, renewals, and supporting documentation.Coordinate warranty-related replacements, repairs, services, credits, reimbursements, and supplier recovery.Review contracts, purchase orders, and warranty terms to determine supplier responsibilities and available remedies.Monitor supplier performance, delivery commitments, open orders, warranty claims, and corrective actions.Resolve delivery, quality, pricing, invoice, credit, and documentation discrepancies.Maintain accurate purchasing and warranty records for reporting, audits, claims, and closeout.Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier terms, spend management, and warranty recovery.Education and ExperienceAssociate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.Three or more years of purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, or warranty-related experience preferred.Experience in construction, renewable energy, field services, facilities, equipment, or O&M is preferred.Experience using Viewpoint or another ERP or procurement system is preferred.Skills and AbilitiesStrong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple purchasing requests, suppliers, and stakeholder priorities.Ability to evaluate proposals, pricing, contracts, warranties, and commercial risks.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, and related applications.Ability to travel occasionally based on business needs.Target Salary: $70,000 to $100,000Company 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 HolidaysPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability401K with matching contribution.EEO StatementWe 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.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.