Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer

WCL Group; Boise (ID); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement for large data center projects. The role is onsite with mobilization to project sites and involves managing high-value electrical and mechanical packages, negotiating terms, and ensuring documentation accuracy in ERP systems.

In this position, you will develop strategic sourcing, issue RFQs/RFPs, and collaborate with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to meet milestones and mitigate procurement

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of procurement/subcontracting experience in capital projects or construction.
• Data Center experience strongly preferred (Owner or GC side).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, terms, and change management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP purchasing modules is preferred.
• CPSM or APICS certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end procurement and subcontracting for data center projects.
• Develop procurement strategies for electrical, mechanical, site establishment, and indirect packages.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs for equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Conduct bid analysis, make recommendations, and award contracts.
• Negotiate commercial terms with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Prepare Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Change Orders, and notices.
• Manage high-value subcontract packages (e.g., electrical > $80M, mechanical > $50M).
• Support OCFI and Off-Site Modularization procurement packages as needed.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks with project teams.
• Mobilize to project sites as needed to support procurement activities.
• Maintain procurement documentation in Oracle, SAP, or similar systems.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Oracle purchasing

SAP purchasing

Descripción del empleo

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT The client you’ll be supporting is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries. Their teams build the critical infrastructure behind the markets of the future, including data centers, semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. This is a chance to join a growing procurement team supporting large, high-profile data center projects, and to build your career with a company known for engineering excellence.

LOCATION Boise, Idaho or Richardson, Texas Local candidates only; no relocation or moving allowance offered

COMPENSATION $115,000 – $145,000 (flexible for the right candidate)

SCHEDULE Working Model: Onsite 4 days per week in office Working Hours: Flexible, 40+ per week Travel: Must be able to mobilize to project sites, either intermittently or for extended periods

POSITION OVERVIEW - Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer

• Manage the end-to-end procurement and subcontracting process for assigned Data Center projects
• Develop and carry out procurement strategies for major electrical, mechanical, site establishment, and indirect packages
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs for equipment, materials, and subcontracts
• Conduct bid analysis and leveling, and make recommendations for contract awards
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Prepare and issue Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Change Orders, and Notices
• Manage high-value subcontract packages, including electrical packages over $80M and mechanical packages over $50M
• Support Owner Contractor Furnished Items (OCFI) and Off-Site Modularization (OSM) procurement packages as needed
• Evaluate and process change orders in collaboration with project teams
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify subcontractors and suppliers based on capability, performance history, and financial stability
• Identify procurement and subcontracting risks and put mitigation strategies in place
• Mobilize to project sites as needed to support procurement and subcontracting activities
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records in Oracle, SAP, or similar systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Procurement and subcontract packages awarded on schedule to support project milestones
• Cost savings and commercial value achieved through negotiation and bid analysis
• Accuracy and completeness of contractual documentation and change order processingli>
• Subcontractor and supplier performance against contract scope, schedule, and quality
• Proactive identification and mitigation of procurement risks
• Strength of collaboration with project management, estimating, and site teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of procurement and/or subcontracting experience in construction or capital project environments
• Data Center experience strongly preferred (Owner side or General Contractor side) o Owner side: OCFI procurement and/or Off-Site Modularization (OSM) procurement packages o GC side: Greenfield construction over 200MW; Electrical subcontracts over $80M per package; Mechanical subcontracts over $50M per package; Site establishment and indirect experience
• Highly qualified candidates with Semiconductor or Bio/Life Sciences project experience will be considered
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract terms and conditions, and change management
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong financial acumen and problem-solving ability
• Experience with Oracle or SAP purchasing modules preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to mobilize to project sites intermittently or for extended periods
• CPSM or APICS certification a plus