Vice President of Procurement

About Us United Utility is a pioneering force in the electric utility industry, providing comprehensive and innovative solutions that support power infrastructure investments across the United States. As the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, and grid-hardening projects, we help drive progress across the power sector. With headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, United Utility is committed to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and delivering solutions that strengthen our nation’s power infrastructure. Date Posted: 10/27/2026 Minimum Date Posted: 11/6/2026 The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Location: Woodlands, TX; Charlotte, North Carolina Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability. How to Apply: Candidates may apply by clicking the \"apply\" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers Internal Employee Notice: This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers About the Role The Vice President of Procurement will lead subcontractor and vendor strategy across United Utility Services and its operating business units. This role will focus on standardizing procurement practices throughout the bid and project execution lifecycle, improving commercial terms, reducing costs, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting reliable project execution. The Vice President of Procurement will leverage consolidated organizational spend to negotiate competitive pricing, volume discounts, preferred delivery terms, and strategic supplier agreements. The role will also work closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and business-unit leadership to align vendor and subcontractor payment terms with applicable customer payment terms and improve working capital. Key procurement categories include major materials, equipment, and subcontracted services supporting transmission, distribution, and substation projects, as well as hydroexcavation, tree trimming, concrete and cement restoration, traffic control, safety supplies, and other recurring field services and materials. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Procurement Strategy Develop and execute a coordinated procurement strategy across United Utility Services and its operating business units. Aggregate and analyze organizational spend to identify common suppliers, fragmented purchasing, cost-saving opportunities, and preferred supplier arrangements. Lead sourcing strategies for transmission, distribution, and substation materials and high-spend subcontracted services. Partner with business-unit leaders to balance enterprise purchasing leverage with local market requirements and project delivery needs. Commercial Terms & Working Capital Negotiate vendor and subcontractor master service agreements, including commercially appropriate payment terms aligned with applicable customer payment requirements. Evaluate customer payment cycles, retainage, billing requirements, milestone payments, and applicable pay-when-paid or pay-if-paid provisions when structuring subcontractor agreements, in coordination with Legal. Negotiate enterprise pricing, volume discounts, rebates, rate cards, preferred terms, and service-level commitments. Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to evaluate cash-flow impacts and commercial terms. Maintain approved contract templates, pricing sched…

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