Buyer

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 Buyeris a developing procurement professional responsible for independently executing the procurement of materials equipment and services in support of Dashiells engineering field services and EPC project operations. Working with moderate supervision the Buyer Imanagesthe full purchase order lifecycle for assigned commodity categories supports competitive sourcing activities and begins to develop vendor position will be based in our Raleigh NC officelocatedat11000 Regency Pkwy Carey NC 27518.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Execute the procurement of assigned materials equipment and services including issuance of purchase orders in accordance with project requirements and approval authority thresholds.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for assigned commodity categories; conduct bid tabulations and present recommendations to supervisor.

• Evaluate vendor proposals based on price quality delivery and compliance; make award recommendations for supervisor approval.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with approved vendors; resolve routine vendor issues including delivery discrepancies invoice disputes and quality nonconformances.

• Coordinate with project managers engineers and field services personnel to understand material requirements lead times and delivery priorities.

• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery; communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding supply risks or delays.

• Support vendor qualification and onboarding processes; assist in evaluating new suppliers against Dashiells vendor requirements.

• Maintain procurement records with accuracy and completeness in Dashiells ERP/procurement system.

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Dashiells procurement policies project-specific requirements and applicable contractual obligations.

• Assist in the development of procurement logs material tracking logs and spend reporting as required by project teams.

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

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive on-time material delivery for engineering and field services projects by proactively managing purchase orders and supplier relationships from award through receipt.

• Contribute to project cost control by executing competitive sourcing events and identifying cost savings opportunities within assigned categories.

• Strengthen Dashiells vendor base through consistent engagement performance feedback and identification of new qualified suppliers.

• Support project managers and field teams with reliable procurement information enabling confident project scheduling and execution decisions.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Associates degree in Business Supply Chain or a related field required; Bachelors degree preferred (4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).

Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement preferably in an EPC engineering services utilities or industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of procurement processes including RFQ preparation bid evaluation purchase order administration and vendor management.

• Experience with ERP or procurement/inventory management systems required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook); strong Excel skills for bid tabulations and tracking.

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent purchase orders and competing priorities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal project stakeholders.

• Driving is not required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

LEVEL 1 Office (Sedentary Work)

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and operating office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to occasionally stand and walk within an office environment.

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment.

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

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.