Purchasing Specialist

Job Overview

We are looking for candidates that can work out of either our Scottsdale, AZ or Denver, CO offices. The targeted salary range is $80,000-$100,000.

About the Role

The Purchasing Specialist supports project execution through timely, accurate, and compliant procurement transactions. This role is primarily responsible for executing purchasing activities in support of active projects, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, managing purchase orders and change orders, and resolving delivery, invoice, and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution through timely, accurate, and compliant procurement transactions.
• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of project schedules, material requirements, and field needs.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain purchase orders, change orders, and associated documentation in the company purchasing system.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect scope, pricing, delivery requirements, commercial terms, and project constraints.
• Support project financial health through purchase order management.
• Coordinate directly with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery dates, quantities, and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with Expeditors and project teams to track supplier performance against contractual schedule and delivery commitments.
• Identify and communicate material constraints, delivery risks, and supplier issues to the Project Team and procurement leadership.
• Support resolution of non-conformances, shortages, damages, and delivery discrepancies in coordination with Quality, Project, and Procurement teams.
• Support procurement leadership with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation activities as assigned.
• Aid in commercial negotiations within defined authority limits and under manager direction.
• Ensure purchasing activity aligns with executed contracts, master agreements, and approved commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audits, claims, warranty issues, and project closeout.
• Accurately input, maintain, and update purchasing data and records within the company ERP/purchasing system.
• Actively monitor and collaborate in the invoice and lien waiver submission process.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies related to purchase orders, pricing, quantities, or receipt issues.
• Support procurement reporting requirements, including spend tracking, supplier performance metrics, and vendor scorecards.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay informed of product availability, lead times, and market conditions.
• Cook up closely with Project Controls, Construction, Engineering, Sourcing and Finance to ensure alignment between procurement actions and project needs.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes, templates, and controls to improve execution efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

• Ability to travel as required to support project or supplier needs.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, electrical procurement a plus but not required to have.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of contract management and compliance.

Skills

• Procurement and supply chain management.
• Project management and coordination.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Technical knowledge of electrical procurement.

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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