Sr. Purchasing Agent Major Equipment (Epc Projects)

Senior Purchasing Agent Major Equipment (EPC Projects)

Location: Denver CO

City Light & Power (CLP) is a leading private electric utility provider with 40 years of experience delivering reliable modern power distribution infrastructure for federal municipal and utility customers across the U.S. CLP plays a key role in powering U.S. military installationsupgrading and operating highvoltage electrical systems that enhance reliability and reinforce energy resilience nationwide. Were known for pioneering publicprivate partnerships in municipal street lighting and advancing innovative energy solutions including microgrids and renewable energy integration.

City Light & Power (CLP) / CLP Engineering is proud to be recognized by The Denver Post as one of Colorados Top Workplaces for 2025 and 2026a reflection of our peoplefirst culture collaborative environment and commitment to meaningful work.

About the Role:

The Senior Purchasing Agent supports large-scale Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects by leading procurement execution for major equipment and serving as the primary liaison between the Project Management Organization (PMO) and procurement. This role is responsible for purchase orders contract terms and commercial negotiations while ensuring alignment between vendor deliverables and project requirements.

The Senior Purchasing Agent acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for major equipment procurement and provides independent visibility into procurement status risks and vendor performance across all PMO projects.

What youll do:

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison for PMO project teams aligning procurement activities with project schedules and priorities
• Lead procurement of major equipment packages (e.g. BESS generators switchgear transformers SCADA) including RFQs vendor coordination and scope alignment
• Own purchase order execution and lead commercial negotiations covering pricing delivery payment terms warranties and risk allocation Ensure alignment between vendor proposals negotiated terms and project requirements
• Maintain strategic relationships with key vendors and provide insights on pricing trends lead times and supply chain risks
• Proactively identify procurement risks schedule impacts and cost-saving opportunities across projects
• Maintain centralized procurement tracking (RFQs fabrication delivery) and provide independent status reporting to PMO procurement leadership and executives
• Coordinate with Quality Control (QC/QCM) to support submittal timelines and ensure procurement deliverables meet project specifications
• Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Construction Management Business or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education training and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 58 years of procurement or purchasing experience preferably supporting EPC construction or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience procuring major equipment or long-lead items in project-based environments
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills including commercial term development and risk mitigation
• Experience working cross-functionally with project management and engineering teams
• Solid understanding of procurement lifecycle within EPC or capital project environments
• Proficiency with ERP or procurement systems
• Experience supporting utility renewable energy or electrical infrastructure projects preferred
• Familiarity with BESS power generation or substation equipment preferred
• Professional certifications such as CPP or CPPM preferred
• Knowledge of FAR DFARS or DCMA guidelines preferred

Work Authorization

• You must be able to work in the US without a work visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Compensation:

• We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance dental insurance life insurance 401k with company contribution paid time off and paid holidays.
• Annual Salary range: $80000 - $100000 plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan
  • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

Work Environment:

Were a familyowned company and we build our culture the same wayintentionally. We know that people do their best work when they enjoy where they work.

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.