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We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.\nOur turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.\nAbout this Role\nProcurement Specialist - Mid-Level & Senior\nLocation: On-site Monday-Friday at 15011 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77094. Not remote. Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel to project sites and vendors.\nQISG is seeking mid- and senior-level procurement professionals with experience supporting EPC projects in transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, and high-voltage electrical systems. 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EPC, electrical infrastructure, and high-voltage procurement experience are strongly preferred.\nWhat You'll Do\nProcurement Specialist\nManage end-to-end procurement activities for EPC utility projects, from RFP development and bid evaluation through negotiations, contract administration, and delivery.\n\nCoordinate bidder prequalification, technical evaluations, and compliance with project, client, and MBE/WBE requirements.\n\nPartner with project teams and suppliers to track performance, resolve delivery issues, and mitigate procurement risks.\n\nSupport sourcing strategies, award recommendations, and contract execution aligned with project schedules and budgets.\n\nSenior Procurement Specialist\nLead end-to-end sourcing and subcontracting for complex, high-value EPC utility projects during pursuit and execution.\n\nDrive sourcing strategies, bidder selection, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.\n\nIndependently manage complex supplier agreements, subcontractor performance, commercial risks, and critical material delivery issues.\n\nAdvise project leadership on procurement risks and mitigation while mentoring team members and improving procurement practices.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\n5+ years of end-to-end procurement experience supporting large infrastructure projects from engineering through construction.\n\nStrong experience with RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, subcontracting, and material procurement for complex capital projects.\n\nUtility and high-voltage experience highly desirable, particularly transmission and distribution (T&D) and substation projects.\n\nEPC experience preferred, or a background in electrical infrastructure, electrical contracting, or related industries.\n\nExperience with supplier prequalification, submittals, expediting, and delivery coordination.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.\n\nStrong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and attention to contractual detail.\n\nEffective communicator who works independently and collaborates across project management, engineering, construction, and procurement teams.\n\nWillingness to travel domestically up to 15% to support project execution and field operations, required.\n\nPreferred: Established supplier and subcontractor relationships within utility infrastructure or electrical markets.\n\nWhat You'll Get\nCompetitive base salary -\nOur pay is based on transparent levels relative to experience\n\nGenerous PTO & paid holidays to maintain work-life balance\n\n401(k) with a generous match to plan for your future\n\nComprehensive benefits - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance\n\nWeekly pay for consistent, reliable compensation\n\nGreat mentoring & career growth opportunities - we invest in your development#LI-SM1\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. 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