Field Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Field Procurement Specialist is a key role within WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) responsible for ensuring projects have the appropriate materials and supplies to deliver projects to the highest standards. This position oversees all aspects of the field procurement process, including managing requisitions, supplier relationships, RFPs, bidding, evaluation, and awarding purchase orders for single or multiple projects. The role works directly under the Power Field Procurement Manager in collaboration with project site managers and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and other team members to understand field procurement requirements and timelines.
• Receive and manage field requisitions, source qualified suppliers, and lead the RFP process, including comparing quotes, collaborating with internal teams on budget and technical evaluations, and making award recommendations.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, including pricing, availability, lead times, freight, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate routine commercial items to achieve competitive pricing and favorable delivery schedules.
• Implement and maintain procurement procedures on the corporate ERP system.
• Coordinate and lead the negotiation and award process with strong attention to detail, including creating purchase orders and revisions with appropriate documentation.
• Issue and expedite purchase orders for materials, consumables, supplies, small tools, and site services.
• Perform contract administration, such as creating and issuing contract change orders.
• Expedite orders, confirm delivery dates, verify receipt of materials on-site, and obtain documentation from suppliers.
• Manage and resolve defects or delivery issues with suppliers, negotiating remediation plans to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Communicate procurement status to internal project teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintain supplier relationships and stay updated on industry advancements and new product offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting the Field Procurement Manager on additional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Legal, Technical/Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of proven experience in procurement of site materials or supply chain within the construction industry.
• Experience managing site-related procurement activities on large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• Experience in procurement on Solar/Renewables EPC projects is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to multitask across different projects and proposals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of purchase orders, commercial terms and conditions, and ability to identify and escalate issues when necessary.
• Experience editing contract documents and resolving basic commercial terms and conditions.
• Willingness to learn technical aspects of solar facilities, substations, and battery storage equipment.
• Ability to adapt and work on varying assignments, independently or as part of a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams.

Schedule

This position is based in the Woodlands, TX or Overland Park, KS office or on-site depending on project location. Some travel may be required to project sites, home office, or other events.