Procurement Associate Jobs in Auburn, WA (NOW HIRING)

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region's largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your sourcing and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Procurement Project Manager to join the team in Sumner, WA.

The Procurement Project Manager serves as the central point of contact between estimators, project managers, and vendors-sourcing and validating material pricing during the bid phase, issuing and managing purchase orders once projects are awarded, and tracking deliveries through to completion. This is a newly created role with significant opportunity to shape how procurement processes and systems are built at Potelco going forward.

Bid-Phase Sourcing and Pricing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for estimators requesting vendor pricing during the bid phase, gathering scope, quantities, and specifications needed to solicit accurate quotes.
• Solicit and compare vendor quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and return validated pricing to estimators in time to support bid deadlines.
• Re-engage with the construction Project Manager once a project is awarded to validate or refresh pricing before procurement moves forward.

Purchasing and Order Management

• Collect required submittals, cut sheets, and technical documentation from vendors and route them for approval.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to vendors, ensuring pricing, terms, and specifications are accurate and complete.
• Track order status and delivery timelines, and expedite orders as needed to keep projects on schedule.
• Support emergency and storm response procurement needs, including maintaining relationships with vendors who can mobilize quickly.

Vendor Relationships and Process Development

• Maintain consistent vendor relationships and pricing across projects, reducing price variance and duplicated effort from project managers and estimators negotiating independently.
• Partner with Contracts and IT to define requirements for, and help develop, a business application to manage the procurement workflow end to end.
• Build and refine procurement processes, templates, and vendor lists as the function matures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related project coordination role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-manage in a newly created, individually staffed function with significant latitude to define how the work gets done.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with estimators, project managers, and vendors who each have different priorities and timelines.
• Understanding of business processes and workflow design, with the ability to translate a manual process into requirements for a future software system.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills to track multiple concurrent quotes, purchase orders, and deliveries.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, construction management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience purchasing for electrical transmission, distribution, or underground utility construction projects.
• Working knowledge of electrical utility materials and equipment, including conductor, transformers, poles, hardware, and PPE.
• Experience helping design or implement a procurement or ERP business application.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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 us the Company's Human Resources department.