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MAN Energy Solutions · 3 months ago

Supply Chain EPC - Senior Procurement Specialist

US-Houston-Brookshire, 1758 Twinwood Parkway, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Everllence is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology, committed to driving the transition to clean energy. The Senior Procurement Specialist – EPC will support procurement needs for North American operations, focusing on developing and executing strategies aligned with operational goals while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

EnergyIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingMechanical Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary procurement contact for EPC and Power operations in the US and Germany. Manage daily procurement activities including supplier research, RFP/RFQ issuance, purchasing, expediting, and reporting

Identify, qualify, and onboard US-based suppliers, with a focus on electrical equipment and steel works/fabrication. Develop supplier base for EPC projects while also supporting other engineered equipment, engineering, construction, and mechanical services spend categories

Drive the adaptation of European equipment specifications to American standards to enable localized, cost-effective procurement

Prepare bid lists and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. Evaluate bids based on commercial and technical criteria in collaboration with German headquarters

Facilitate technical clarifications and commercial communications for complex purchases. Expedite bid submissions and lead clarification meetings

Lead commercial negotiations and draft, review, and finalize supplier contracts in compliance with legal and company standards

Coordinate procurement activities across all project phases—from development to commissioning. Provide input to schedules and procurement plans, and manage purchase requirements through warranty

Maintain regular communication with vendors, internal teams, and German counterparts. Attend meetings and provide updates on procurement priorities and recovery plans

Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. Develop procurement strategies that challenge existing practices and drive operational efficiency

Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance. Conduct audits and resolve non-conformances. Communicate manufacturing priorities to key suppliers

Model company values including Safety, Customer Orientation, Speed, Simplicity, and Self-Confidence

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs and issue contracts and POs in SAP

Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, delivery, and terms

Contribute to the development of project procurement strategies aligned with business goals

Maintain ERP data integrity and flag exceptions impacting production schedules

Author bid tab evaluations and sole/single source justifications

Mitigate delivery risks and manage warranty claims, back-charges, and liquidated damages

Travel as required, but encouraged to be 30% or less

Qualification

Capital ProcurementProject ProcurementSupplier NegotiationsSAPElectrical EquipmentSteel FabricationSupply Chain CertificationsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field

10+ years of progressive experience in Capital Procurement / Project Procurement in the power generation or EPC industries

Deep experience with electrical equipment and steel works / fabrication is required

Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems

Strong understanding of Capital procurement procedures and contract law

Cross-functional expertise in procurement project management

Proven results in supporting fast-paced, geographically dispersed organizations

Deep experience in end-to-end EPC procurement, especially electrical equipment and steel fabrication

Familiarity with construction, fabrication, and engineered equipment supplier and contractor base in the US market

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills

Ability to resolve issues collaboratively and achieve cost and performance targets

Knowledge of capital project sourcing strategies and procurement processes

Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred

Supply chain certifications (e.g., CPIM, CPSM)

Experience with engineering services, construction, mechanical, and other technical services categories

Legal negotiation experience

Company

MAN Energy Solutions

Glassdoor4.0

MAN Energy Solutions enables its customers to achieve sustainable value creation in the transition towards a carbon neutral future.

Founded in 2010

Munich, Bayern, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.man-es.com/

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