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The Field Purchasing Manager is responsible for coordinating with site teams to ensure they have the proper personnel to perform site related procurement activities. Follows, develops, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company to perform site procurement related tasks and functions. Acts as a liaison between procurement team, internal customers, and accounting team to ensure that materials are properly received and invoices are paid in a timely manner. Supports annual and quarterly planning activities. Work collaboratively across the organization and actively supports the company’s values and beliefs.

Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities. 

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). 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures

• Lead and mentor a team of Field Buyers on the company processes to ensure effective execution of procurement processes

• Forecast and manage staffing requirements for field purchasing roles

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster professional development opportunities within the team

• Support the implementation of industry best practices and a mindset of continuous improvement

• Monitor, update, and improve the processes and procedures for the proper execution, coordination, and payment of company contracts

• Provide contract negotiation guidance to buyers utilizing structured company guidelines

• Provide direction on proper contract formats to utilize for the requested scope of work

• Support a procurement life cycle approach that ensures contracts are compliant when created, can be invoiced against accurately and are able to be received and processed by operations with minimal errors

• Drive and enforce document control efforts to ensure all purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents are correctly saved in Procore

• Support Procurement’s development of a robust requisition system that utilizes the authority matrix to approve contracts in compliance with company policies

• Support the vendor prequalification and setup system while working with the strategic sourcing team to identify upcoming vendors and completing annual record reviews Support Procurement’s development of a subcontractor scorecard system, specifically utilizing

• (Key Performance Indicators) KPI’s that affect contract compliance and invoicing

• Communicate with Commercial Services and Procurement Compliance Manager regarding their development of vendor flow downs for prime contracts to ensure these flow downs are being captured in company contracts

• Coordinate with Insurance, Licensing, and Permitting on project specific requirements and communicate with the Procurement Manager on flow down of these requirements in company contracts

• Work with the Accounting team to develop processes that ensure contracts are invoiceable, vendors are aware of requirements and issues can be resolved efficiently

• Develop a system for tracking and monitoring compliance issues that identifies to the procurement team how to resolve compliance holds quickly and efficiently on contracts

• Provide training, mentoring and career development for the team

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred
•  Five+ years experience in purchasing or procurement, related to construction industry
•  Previous experience with supply chain and inventory management
• Experience leading and managing others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles

• Strong knowledge of construction contract development, negotiation, and deployment

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong knowledge and the ability to teach others use of procurement software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Interpret, follow and explain a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations

• Skilled in analyzing data and developing metrics that help the company in making informed decisions

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $105,000 - $135,000 / 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred
•  Five+ years experience in purchasing or procurement, related to construction industry
•  Previous experience with supply chain and inventory management
• Experience leading and managing others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles

• Strong knowledge of construction contract development, negotiation, and deployment

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong knowledge and the ability to teach others use of procurement software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Interpret, follow and explain a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations

• Skilled in analyzing data and developing metrics that help the company in making informed decisions

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $105,000 - $135,000 / 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

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or person...