Procurement Specialist - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Procurement Specialist
Location: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required
Support the Supply Chain Behind World-Class Mission-Critical Infrastructure
The successful delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure requires more than exceptional construction execution. It requires effective procurement, supplier coordination, material management, and proactive communication to ensure materials, equipment, and subcontracted services are available when and where they are needed. Procurement Specialists play a critical role in supporting project teams by helping manage the flow of information, materials, and resources that drive successful project delivery.
About Michels Infrastructure Solutions
Michels Infrastructure Solutions (MIS) brings together the full capabilities of the Michels Family of Companies under a Super General Contractor (Super GC) model, providing mission-critical owners and developers with a single point of accountability for every phase of project execution. By combining self-performed specialty design, construction, and commissioning services, MIS delivers large-scale, multidisciplinary projects with greater control over safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
MIS specializes in the delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, leveraging expertise across mass grading and site development, wet and dry utilities, fiber and telecommunications infrastructure, ground improvement, deep foundations, structural concrete, power infrastructure, and commissioning. Our integrated delivery approach enables customers to partner with a single-source team capable of executing some of North America's most complex and demanding infrastructure projects.
Position Overview
As a Procurement Specialist, you will support procurement and supply chain activities across large-scale hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Working closely with project management, estimating, preconstruction, project controls, engineering, operations, and field leadership teams, you will assist with sourcing materials and equipment, coordinating supplier relationships, managing procurement records, and tracking critical project deliveries.
This role serves as a key contributor to project success by helping ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and execution strategies. Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Support procurement activities throughout project planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
- Assist with sourcing, supplier solicitation, bid evaluations, and procurement documentation.
- Coordinate material and equipment purchases in accordance with project schedules and budgets.
- Maintain procurement logs, vendor records, purchase orders, and supplier communications.
- Support vendor and subcontractor relationship management activities.
- Help identify procurement risks, supply chain constraints, and delivery challenges.
What You'll Do
- Support procurement planning efforts for civil, utility, concrete, electrical, telecommunications, fiber, power, and mission-critical infrastructure scopes.
- Work closely with estimating, project management, engineering, project controls, and field operations teams to support project execution.
- Assist with obtaining vendor quotations, supplier pricing, and subcontractor proposals.
- Track material releases, purchase orders, fabrication status, shipping updates, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate communications between suppliers, vendors, project teams, and field personnel.
- Maintain procurement documentation, vendor records, contracts, and project files.
- Monitor material lead times, supply chain conditions, and delivery commitments.
- Support procurement reporting, forecasting activities, and project status updates.
- Assist with receiving, tracking, and resolving procurement-related issues throughout project execution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, consistency, and performance.
Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?
- We deliver some of North America's largest and most complex hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- We leverage a unique Super GC delivery model that combines specialty construction capabilities under a single-source execution approach.
- We provide exposure to every phase of project delivery, from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
- We are family owned and operated.
- We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
- We perform challenging, meaningful work that supports cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and economic growth.
- We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
- We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.
- We offer opportunities for long-term career growth in procurement, supply chain management, project management, and operations leadership.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
Why You?
- You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
- You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
- You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
- You enjoy organizing information and solving logistical challenges.
- You thrive in environments where planning, communication, and execution drive success.
- You enjoy building relationships and supporting operational teams.
- You are motivated by ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- You want to work to make a difference.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or a related discipline and 2+ years of procurement, supply chain, construction, operations, project coordination, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting procurement activities on construction, industrial, mission-critical, EPC, utility, power, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, purchasing practices, logistics coordination, and supply chain fundamentals.
- Experience obtaining vendor quotations, coordinating supplier communications, and maintaining procurement records.
- Ability to support procurement schedules, material tracking, purchase order management, and project reporting activities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Oracle, SAP, InEight, or related software is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with project management, estimating, engineering, field operations, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.
Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.-where you don't just build projects, you build a career.
AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability