Senior Buyer

CoVolt Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC company, seeks a Senior Buyer to guide procurement strategy across solar, BESS, and high-voltage assets. Based in Houston on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote), you will manage major packages, negotiate terms, and drive total-cost of ownership improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement for large-scale projects, deep EPC knowledge, and strong ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience on large EPC, power, or construction projects.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and long-lead equipment procurement.
• Deep knowledge of EPC procurement schedules and performance implications.
• Strong understanding of commodities, logistics, and total cost of ownership.
• Proficiency with project schedules and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for major projects.
• Lead complex bid packages and commercial negotiations.
• Manage long-lead equipment procurement and review vendor drawings/specs.
• Coordinate hedging, bulk-material sourcing, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Mentor junior Buyers and coach sourcing strategy and risk management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Long-lead equipment procurement

EPC procurement

Cost risk management

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPSM/CPP/CPPB certification

Tools

ERP/Proj ERP systems

Vendor management tools

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

The Role

The Senior Buyer leads procurement strategy and execution for major projects, critical commodities, and complex, long-lead equipment across CoVolt Power’s utility-scale solar and BESS portfolio. Serving as a senior commercial and technical procurement resource, this role proactively manages significant cost, schedule, supplier, and contractual risk, looks beyond individual project objectives to leverage company scale, and mentors junior Buyers to strengthen procurement capability across the organization. This role is based in Houston on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project procurement strategies for major projects, critical commodities, and high-value/high-risk packages across the CoVolt portfolio.
• Lead complex bid packages and commercial negotiations, including pricing, delivery, schedule, and key terms and conditions.
• Manage long-lead equipment procurement, including review of technical specifications, equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication requirements.
• Manage hedges, commodity and bulk-material sourcing, leveraging volume across projects to improve cost and supply certainty.
• Perform total-cost evaluations, drive cost reduction and lead value-engineering opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance and coordinate expediting and logistics to protect project schedules.
• Anticipate supply-chain, commercial, and schedule risks and develop mitigation plans before they affect project execution.
• Influence Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and Project Controls decisions through credible commercial analysis, statistical reasoning and sourcing recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and standards; making recommendations and leading initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior Buyers by coaching them on sourcing strategy, negotiations, risk management, and by reviewing their work. Direct management and oversight as team needs evolve.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience supporting large-scale EPC, power, industrial, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and long-lead equipment procurement.
• Deep knowledge of EPC procurement including schedule and performance implications.
• Strong understanding of commodities and bulk materials, logistics and expediting, contract terms, commercial risk, supplier markets, and total cost of ownership.
• Working proficiency with project schedules and ERP/procurement systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• CPSM, CPP/CPPB, PMP, or similar professional certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to construction sites and field locations as needed.
• Ability to work in both office and construction environments.
• Ability to walk active job sites while adhering to safety requirements.

Works closely with:

Procurement Director, Buyers, Contract Expeditor, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Pre-Construction, and suppliers

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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