What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Coordinator position at Progressive?
What They're Looking For
* Utility supply chain and materials management experience is required.
* Strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement and supply chain lifecycle, including planning, ordering, manufacturing, expediting, logistics, delivery, inventory management, and material tracking.
* Experience supporting electric utility, transmission, substation, power delivery, or large infrastructure projects.
* Ability to communicate directly with suppliers and provide consistent follow-up to ensure critical transmission materials stay on schedule.
* Strong coordination skills and ability to work across project management, construction, warehouse, logistics, and supplier teams.
* Experience identifying and resolving material shortages, delays, expediting issues, and delivery concerns.
* Comfortable providing updates to leadership and construction teams regarding material status and risks.
What the Role Will Do
* Serve as the primary liaison between transmission project teams and established suppliers.
* Coordinate and track materials supporting Greenlink transmission construction activities currently underway.
* Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing status, shipment schedules, and delivery timelines.
* Communicate proactively with suppliers to ensure materials remain on schedule.
* Work closely with construction teams and warehouse personnel to ensure deliveries align with field needs.
* Identify material risks and escalate issues before they impact construction schedules.
* Maintain tracking reports and provide regular updates to project leadership.
* Support the transmission team throughout active construction by ensuring material availability and delivery visibility.
Ideal Backgrounds
* Utility Supply Chain Specialist
* Materials Coordinator
* Materials Manager
* Supply Chain Analyst (Utilities)
* Logistics Coordinator (Utilities)
* Transmission or Substation Materials Specialist
* Construction Materials Manager
* Utility Procurement/Supply Chain Professional looking to move into a coordination-focused role
This role is supporting the transmission side of Greenlink construction, similar to how the current Substation Materials Manager supports the substation program. The key to this position is having someone who understands the utility supply chain process from beginning to end and can effectively coordinate with suppliers to keep transmission construction moving without material delays.
EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Salary : $120 - $130