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Responsible for leading and acting as the point of contact for complex, key material, owning end-to-end purchasing life cycle of materials including planning and executing purchase orders, determining transport for these orders on/off job site, executing agreements, expediting material and resolving quality and invoice issues. Ensure materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Partner with the Category team to build and leverage category strategies and manage supplier performance. Responsible for tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities while establishing and maintaining excellent vendor and internal customer relationships. Follows, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company to perform procurement related tasks and functions.

Company Overview:

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• Keep abreast of developments/best practices in the procurement and supply chain management discipline
• Support all procurement initiatives, including contracting best practices, SOX compliance and inventory management programs
• Support accounts payable efforts by acting as a consultant on matters related to procurement including payable issue resolution, delegates invoicing issues to the correct entity to resolve
• Act as an expert on matters related to materials, its processes used to procure materials, and associated systems
• Solicit bids, analyze quotes, and evaluate supplier proposals to support procurement activities for assigned projects to ensure delivery of materials on a timely basis
• Develop plans, generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based upon field requisitions, project insights, interpretation of drawing take-offs, billing of materials (BOM), and inventory strategies
• Lead initiatives to expedite tracking and monitoring of purchase orders in the most efficient and effective manner, keeping informed and mitigating any problems and delays, while communicating any impacts or constraints to the Planner and Project Manager
• Distribute and facilitate day-to-day communication with supplier to ensure on time delivery, system data integrity and ordering parameters for individual materials
• Communicate site access maps to suppliers along with all relevant transport and communication information
• Ensure suppliers are in compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements
• Build strong knowledge of assigned category, inclusive of manufacturing process, key supplier capabilities, pricing, and should cost models
• Keep abreast of new and emerging technologies related to Procurement practices and assigned category
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring market trends and identifying competitive sourcing opportunities
• Research and evaluate new suppliers and services to improve procurement efficiency and strengthen supply networks
• Review spend trends and market projections to support sourcing decisions and maintain competitiveness for assigned commodities
• Facilitate meetings internally and externally to manage, track, and expedite orders
• Maintain clear communication channels with internal stakeholders regarding deviation from best practices if project delivery dates are at risk of being compromised or delayed
• Own purchase order book by ensuring data cleanliness, completeness and reliability of data from requisition to payment of invoice
• Create and manage purchase orders, change orders, contracts, and work orders from approved requisitions using company templates and project specific requirements
• Verify requisition data and resolve discrepancies through detailed communication with requisitioners and suppliers
• Lead vendor negotiations and identify deviations from standard contract terms, escalating complex issues to procurement leadership
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including legal, commercial services, permitting, insurance, accounting, and preconstruction to ensure contract compliance and proper documentation
• Oversee vendor submittals related to equipment and materials and ensure the processes are being followed in a timely manner and resolve issues as they arise
• Provide input to Project Scheduling team for project schedules, including vendor submittal lead times, applicable material lead times, and any changes in schedule for executed purchase orders
• Participate in regular business reviews with suppliers to review performance including safety, quality, timeliness, and competitiveness
• Maintain procurement data, supported KPI reporting, and assist with project closeout and administrative procurement activities
• Mentor and provide support to other buyers
• Other duties as assigned

Category Buyer II: 

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three+ years related experience in purchasing, planning or a related Supply Chain function
• Experience within construction industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Working Environment:

Category Buyer II: 

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three+ years related experience in purchasing, planning or a related Supply Chain function
• Experience within construction industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $70,000 - $103,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

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