Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer

WCL Group; Richardson (TX); Presencial; USD 115.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead the full procurement lifecycle for large-scale Data Center projects. You will source, issue RFPs, negotiate, and administer Subcontracts, POs, and change orders, partnering with PM, estimating, and engineering to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in procurement/subcontracting in capital projects, Data Center experience preferred, and proficiency with Oracle or SAP systems.

Formación

• 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).
• Owner side: OCFI procurement and/or Off-Site Modularization (OSM) procurement packages.
• GC side: Greenfield construction over 200MW; Electrical subcontracts over $80M; Mechanical subcontracts over $50M.
• Candidates with Semiconductor or Bio/Life Sciences project experience will be considered.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP purchasing modules preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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 OCIF and OSM procurement packages as needed.
• Evaluate and process change orders with project teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify subcontractors and suppliers based on capability and history.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Mobilize to project sites as needed.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Educación

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

Herramientas

Oracle

SAP

Descripción del empleo

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

Travel: Must be able to mobilize to project sites, either intermittently or for extended periods

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to support large-scale Data Center projects. In this role, you will manage the full procurement and subcontracting lifecycle, from sourcing and RFPs through negotiation, award, and contract administration, for major electrical, mechanical, and site packages. You will partner closely with project management, estimating, and engineering teams to make sure procurement strategies support project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Data Center experience is strongly preferred, and highly qualified candidates with Semiconductor or Bio/Life Sciences backgrounds will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 processing
• 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)
• Owner side: OCFI procurement and/or Off-Site Modularization (OSM) procurement packages
• 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