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Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Modular Power Solutions (MPS)?

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding, Modular Power Solutions (MPS) has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

The Procurement Team Lead will manage a work group responsible for the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies. This position is a ‘working manager' role that will manage the Vendor Managed Inventory Program at their designated facility providing oversight, support, and mentorship to Procurement Analysts and Procurement Specialists.

• Monitor, evaluate, and mentor working team on meeting or exceeding performance goals and expectations.

• Ensure team is complying with procurement policies and procedures and is in strict adherence to documentation requirements.

• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre-bid closeout.

• Effectively manage people and projects within assigned facility to pursue cost savings opportunities, while implementing and adhering to process standardization efficiencies of the VMI Teams and MPS Supply Chain.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff personnel as required and provide performance evaluation input to Regional Procurement Manager.

• Support estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.

• Represent company in contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.

• Negotiate terms and conditions with equipment and material, while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management project and risk while commercial competitiveness.

• Monitor and oversee execution of the competitive bid process via Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) for their team.

• Responsible for the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.

• Lead aggregated sourcing events across regions as needed to drive procurement value on behalf of Rosendin Electric (REI).

• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives geared toward increasing REI margin and enhancing process efficiencies.

• Review all internal/external metrics for our suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and engage with Regional Procurement Manager to identify the root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.

• Ensure recommended awards are in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.

• Ensure that mutually beneficial relationships are in place with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

• Provide feedback assist in analyzing market and delivery systems assess present and future material availability.

• Communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.

• Responsible for projections financial planning,delivery schedules and procurement reporting.

• Responsible for the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.

• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Oversee the projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and reporting.

• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt, and oversee material review process. Enter documentation into purchasing system.

• Review and approve invoices.with vendor and A/P resolve invoice problems.

• Oversee the development and use of 3rd-party Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).

• Oversee the return material ensure proper and timely credit to the project

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on scope requirements and customer demands throughout the corporation.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical and construction.

• Ability to delegate, work effectively, and balance the dual role of overseeing people and projects while performing in a working manager role.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must exhibit supervisory skills and demonstrate the ability to mentor Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents.

• Must be able to work without supervision.

• Proficient in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, etc.);

• Ability to adapt to and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.

• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.

• Ability to effectively and professionally work with all employees, management, and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum 5 years' electrical procurement experience.

• Combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• Up to 10%

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To find out more about MPS:

• Learn more about our Rosendin Foundation which was established to positively impact communities, build, and empower people and inspire innovation.

• Check out our Culture of Care - MPS Culture of Care

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership

• 401 K

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Disability Income Protection Insurance

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.