Procurement Manager - Power

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Procurement Manager of Power can change yours. The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and day-to-day oversight of the Procurement team. This role drives key procurement initiatives while advancing continuous process improvements across the function. Success in this position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to establish structure, elevate internal customer service, and effectively lead organizational change. The ideal candidate maintains strict confidentiality and consistently presents a high level of professionalism. Ideally looking for individuals with prior Power related experience. --- **Why Michels?** - We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors - Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality - We are family owned and operated - We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year - We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities - We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles. - We offer a comprehensive benefits program including (depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan): - Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. **Why you?** - You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines - You relish new challenges and evolving technology - You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates - You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated - You possess excellent organizational skills - You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others **Responsibilities:** - Lead and manage a team, including hiring, training, and developing employees. Provide regular feedback and performance evaluations, foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, and make decisions regarding promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Ensure team alignment with organizational goals and support continuous professional growth - Identify and leverage procurement best practices across the organization to control and reduce costs - Assure attainment of business objectives and shipment schedules. Develop, implement, and maintain "best in class" support to deliver high and consistent service levels to internal and external customers - Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of procurement needs - Establish and negotiate Procurement contracts with suppliers to meet job contractual requirements and overall department objectives. Create efficiencies, drive cost reduction, and manage risk. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree, 7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Computer Proficiency - Management experience - Experience in projects within Power industry (Transmission, Distribution, Substations, Communication Networks, Renewable Energy) - Proficiency with using eProcurement or eSourcing tools (desired) - Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven, and an acceptable driving record as determined by Michels Review Team. AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability