Procurement Manager - ARB, inc.

Procurement Manager - ARB, inc. ARB, Inc - 3.8 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $180,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Pet insurance Qualifications Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions) Construction industry experience Procurement risk management

Full Job Description Job Overview:

Procurement Manager - ARB, Inc. Position Summary ARB, Inc., a Primoris company, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance for large-scale EPC and industrial construction projects. This Irvine, CA-based role will support power generation, energy infrastructure, and industrial projects nationwide. The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, and bulk materials, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications. This role is responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from early project planning and vendor prequalification through contract execution, expediting, logistics coordination, and supplier performance management. Experience with Viewpoint and pVault is strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project execution plans and company objectives Lead procurement of major engineered equipment, including turbines, generators, HRSGs, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, BESS systems, and other balance-of-plant systems Manage sourcing and purchasing of commodities and bulk materials, including structural steel, pipe, fittings, valves, electrical cable, cable tray, instrumentation, rebar, concrete, coatings, and insulation Oversee long-lead equipment procurement, ensuring early identification of risks and proactive mitigation strategies Manage bid packages, commercial evaluations, technical clarifications, and contract negotiations Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, construction, and project controls teams to ensure procurement activities support schedule and cost objectives Lead supplier prequalification, performance monitoring, and corrective action processes Oversee contract administration, including change management, claims mitigation, and compliance with commercial terms Manage expediting and logistics coordination to ensure timely material delivery to fabrication yards and job sites Implement cost reduction initiatives, value engineering opportunities, and supply chain optimization strategies Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff to strengthen departmental capability and execution discipline Support early project phases (pursuits, proposals, FEED) by developing sourcing plans and budgetary pricing Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred Minimum 7+ years of progressive procurement experience supporting large-scale industrial, power generation, or EPC construction projects Direct experience purchasing engineered equipment, mechanical and electrical commodities, and bulk construction materials Strong understanding of technical specifications, equipment data sheets, vendor drawings, and fabrication requirements Experience managing long-lead equipment and complex commercial negotiations Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (SAP, JDE, Oracle, or similar); Viewpoint and pVault preferred Demonstrated experience in supplier evaluation, contract management, and risk mitigation Strong negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills Analytical, data-driven decision-making approach Professional certification (CPSM, CPP, PMP, or similar) is a plus Willingness to travel periodically to supplier facilities and project sites Annual salary range of $130k - $180K commensurate with education, experience and skillset #LI-MD1

Company Overview:

ARB, Inc. has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).

Benefits:

Competitive compensation, paid weekly. Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage. 401(k) with company match, vested on day one. Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]. Pet coverage for your furry friends. Legal assistance coverage. Award-winning safety programs. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agency Statement We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.