Procurement Specialist – Utility Infrastructure (EPC)

About the Role

Mid-Level and Senior Procurement Specialists
Location: In-office Monday–Friday at 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. This is not a remote opportunity.
Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel to active project sites.

At QISG, we deliver complex EPC utility infrastructure projects focused on transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, and high-voltage electrical systems. We’re seeking Mid-Level and Senior Procurement Specialists with strong utility procurement industry experience to manage end-to-end procurement and subcontracting, including RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, supplier management, and material delivery. EPC, electrical infrastructure, and high-voltage experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Procurement Specialist

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.
• Coordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.
• Partner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.
• Support sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility projects during pursuit and execution.
• Drive sourcing strategies, bidder selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Independently manage complex supplier agreements, subcontractor performance, commercial risks, and critical material delivery issues.
• Advise project leadership on procurement risks and mitigation while mentoring team members and improving procurement practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience supporting large infrastructure projects from engineering through construction.
• Strong experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, subcontracting, and material procurement for complex capital projects.
• Utility and high-voltage experience highly desirable, particularly transmission and distribution (T&D) and substation projects.
• EPC experience preferred, or a background in electrical infrastructure, electrical contracting, or related industries.
• Experience with supplier prequalification, submittals, expediting, and delivery coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to contractual detail.
• Effective communicator who works independently and collaborates across project management, engineering, construction, and procurement teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% to support project execution and field operations, required.

Preferred

• Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure or electrical markets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary - Our pay is based on transparent levels relative to experience
• Generous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• 401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future
• Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Weekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation
• Great mentoring & career growth opportunities – we invest in your development