Vice President Supply Chain

Dashiell an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR) is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities power generation industrial renewable and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies engineering and design maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large complex projects Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale resources and safety culture of Quanta Services Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at .

Primary Function:

The Vice President Supply Chain is a senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership transformation and operational excellence of the entire procurement and supply chain function at Dashiell. The position will be based in our Houston TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive Houston TX 77034 and will report to Dashiells SVP EPC Operations. This role carries direct accountability for managing over $2 billion in annual spend encompassing electrical equipment materials subcontractors and strategic vendor relationships and serves as executive sponsor for the companys ERP procurement implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

Build and scale a high-performing procurement organization managing $2B in annual spend across complex multi-site EPC portfolios; define and execute a multi-year supply chain strategy aligned with company growth objectives and the high voltage utility market.

Establish a best-in-class procurement operating model including governance frameworks organizational structure staffing levels and competency development programs.

Champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement; serve as a trusted senior leadership team advisor providing supply chain insights that inform bid strategy project execution and enterprise risk management.

Procurement & Supplier Management

Lead all enterprise procurement activities including strategic sourcing category management contract negotiation and full supplier life cycle management.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical long-lead items including power transformers switchgear circuit breakers bus work protection and control equipment and structural steel.

Establish a preferred supplier program with tiered vendor qualification performance scorecards and strategic partnership agreements; negotiate MSAs blanket purchase orders and frame contracts optimizing total cost of ownership delivery assurance and warranty terms.

Oversee subcontractor procurement in coordination with project management legal and finance; build and maintain supplier diversity and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.

ERP Implementation & Systems Leadership

Serve as executive procurement sponsor for the enterprise-wide ERP implementation; direct system design data governance and process integration for all procurement modules (purchasing inventory supplier management contract management).

Drive change management for successful user adoption and process compliance; leverage ERP and analytics platforms for real-time spend visibility demand forecasting and performance reporting.

Financial Performance & Risk Management

Develop and manage a comprehensive KPI framework covering cost savings cost avoidance on-time delivery procurement cycle time supplier quality and compliance; deliver measurable year-over-year cost reduction targets formalized within the first 90 days.

Drive on-time on-budget material delivery across all active projects coordinating closely with project management teams; provide monthly and quarterly executive reporting on supply chain performance risk exposure and savings pipeline.

Establish and enforce supplier quality requirements including FAT material traceability and third-party inspection protocols aligned with IEEE NEMA IEC and ANSI standards; maintain supply chain risk frameworks and import/export compliance procedures.

Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

Transform procurement into a strategic competitive advantage that enables Dashiell to win and execute large-scale EPC projects more effectively.

Reduce total cost of ownership across $2B in annual spend through disciplined sourcing supplier negotiations and demand management.

Protect critical project schedules by ensuring reliable on-time delivery of long-lead electrical equipment essential to substation construction milestones.

Mitigate enterprise supply chain risk through diversified sourcing strategies preferred supplier programs and robust contingency planning.

Accelerate ERP adoption and drive real-time data visibility across the procurement function improving enterprise-wide decision-making.

Attract develop and retain top supply chain talent building a department infrastructure that scales with Dashiells growth.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree.

Minimum 20 years of progressive supply chain procurement or materials management experience with at least 8 years in a senior executive or VP-level leadership role.

Demonstrated experience within the EPC utility construction power delivery or heavy industrial sectors; high voltage substation or transmission experience strongly preferred.

Proven track record managing $500M or greater in annual spend with direct experience scaling procurement organizations to $1B spend environments.

Hands-on experience leading or sponsoring an ERP implementation (Oracle SAP Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent) with direct accountability for procurement modules.

Preferred certifications: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) CSCP (APICS) PMP or CPM.

Deep knowledge of high voltage electrical equipment supply markets including transformers switchgear circuit breakers protection systems and substation structures.

Familiarity with NERC CIP FERC IEEE NEMA IEC and ANSI standards as applied to equipment procurement and supplier qualification; working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Exceptional executive presence with ability to influence at C-suite level and present to board-level stakeholders; strong negotiation analytical and communication skills.

Proficiency in spend analytics platforms contract management systems and e-sourcing tools.

Valid drivers license required; travel to project sites supplier facilities and regional offices estimated at 2540%.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.

Ability to walk on uneven terrain gravel and graded surfaces.

Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs ramps and temporary walkways.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat safety glasses steel-toe boots FR clothing and hearing protection.

Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Environmental Conditions

Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.

Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat cold wind and rain.

Exposure to noise dust and industrial conditions during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance long-term disability insurance and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options) dental and vision coverage supplemental life insurance short-term disability critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies please do not contact us regarding this position.