Sourcing Specialist (EPC/Utilities) - Houston, TX

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits package

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Houston, Texas to manage the procurement lifecycle for Transmission, Substation, and Distribution projects. This role involves partnering with vendors, leading bids, and ensuring accurate material estimates.

Applicants should have 3–10+ years of sourcing experience in power generation or electric utilities, with strong vendor management and communication skills.

Competitive salary, generous PTO, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–10+ years sourcing or procurement experience for T&D or EPC projects.
• Proven experience in vendor management and RFP solicitation.
• Strong T&D material knowledge and substation equipment familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large material and equipment bids for T&D EPC projects.
• Review client RFPs and identify gaps in the requirements.
• Evaluate bids, analyze proposals and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Sourcing or procurement experience for power generation or electric utility projects

Vendor management

RFP solicitation and response

Tender evaluation

Contract review

Pricing negotiations

T&D material knowledge

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

Sourcing Specialist – Onsite: M-F - 2707 N. Loop West, Houston, TX 77008

EnergyLink, a Quanta company, is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive the success of our Transmission, Substation, and Distribution (T&D) EPC projects. In this role, you’ll partner with internal teams and top‑tier vendors to run the full sourcing lifecycle—launching competitive bids and RFPs, analyzing commercial proposals, and securing smart, cost‑effective deals.

T&D/Utility Experience Is Strongly Preferred.

Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) experience outside of this sector will be considered depending on the industry.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage large material and equipment bids for T&D EPC projects.
• Review client RFPs and engineering designs to identify gaps, document requirements (e.g., MBE/WBE, Buy American), and define scopes of work.
• Validate materials and quantities from engineering drawings; organize and issue bid packages.
• Build bidder lists with Supply Chain/project input; solicit vendor pre‑qualification info.
• Manage vendor quotes/proposals in compliance with internal policies.
• Evaluate bids, analyze proposals and contracts, manage negotiations, and present vendor recommendations.
• Ensure accuracy of material estimates and meet project deadlines.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 3–10+ years sourcing or procurement experience for power generation or electric utility projects – or Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) industry.
• Proven experience in vendor management, RFP solicitation and response, tender evaluation, commercial risk analysis, contract review, pricing negotiations, and quotations.
• Strong T&D material knowledge (overhead and underground) and familiarity with substation equipment (breakers, capacitor banks, etc.).
• Experience in EPC projects, material sourcing, procurement, or estimating is preferred.
• Established vendor and manufacturer relationships in the utility industry are a plus.
• Self‑starter with excellent attention to detail, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Travel up to 10 % may be required.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.