Purchasing Supervisor

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility power generation industrial renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies design and engineering maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering Construction and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at .

Job Title: Purchasing Supervisor

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034

Primary Function:

The Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day purchasing activities in support of high-voltage substation EPC projects. This role oversees a team of Buyers and Purchasing Administrators ensuring the timely compliant and cost-effective procurement of materials equipment and services critical to substation construction and upgrades. The Purchasing Supervisor partners closely with Engineering Project Management Construction and Field Operations to align procurement activities with project schedules technical requirements and execution needs across multiple project sites.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Supervise coach and support a team of Buyers and Purchasing Administrators supporting substation projects
  • Assign workloads set priorities and monitor performance to meet project schedules and milestones
  • Provide training and guidance on purchasing procedures systems and substation-specific materials and equipment
  • Support employee development performance management and succession planning in coordination with the Purchasing Director
• Purchasing & Procurement Operations
  • Oversee daily purchasing activities for substation EPC projects including major equipment materials and subcontracted services
  • Ensure purchase orders are issued accurately timely and in accordance with approved budgets specifications and schedules
  • Monitor open orders expedite long-lead substation equipment and resolve delivery quality or documentation issues
  • Support competitive bidding supplier selection and pricing negotiations as required
• Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers on operational purchasing matters related to substation projects
  • Coordinate with Engineering to confirm technical specifications drawings and material requirements
  • Partner with Project Management and Construction teams to align procurement activities with construction sequencing and site needs
  • Escalate supply chain risks schedule impacts or cost concerns to the Purchasing Director
• Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies approval authorities contract terms and client requirements
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records documentation and audit trails
  • Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities
  • Promote ethical sourcing and adherence to safety quality and regulatory standards applicable to substation work
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Track and report purchasing metrics such as cycle time on-time delivery supplier performance and expediting status
  • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency cost control and service levels
  • Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems tools and standard work practices
• Other position related duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience

• 7 years of purchasing or procurement experience preferably in EPC construction or industrial environments
• Prior experience supervising or leading buyers and/or purchasing support staff
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes supplier management and procurement controls
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced project-driven environment

Preferred

• Experience supporting high-voltage substation or electrical infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of long-lead substation equipment and materials
• Familiarity with construction schedules project controls and expediting practices
• Professional supply chain certification (e.g. CPSM CPM)

Key Competencies

• Team leadership and coaching
• Project-based procurement coordination
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and risk awareness

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily work indoors with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance long term disability insurance and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs with corresponding FSA or HSA dental vision supplemental life insurance short-term disability insurance critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance a 401(k) with immediate vesting and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters please.