Job description

Procurement Specialist

Hybrid / Remote opportunity

Engineering Firm that offers a flexible work schedule with a 9-80 work schedule which provides every other Friday off. Remote work schedule every Monday and on the working Friday.

Overview

The Procurement Specialist focuses on procurement activities, such as competitively bidding equipment or services, evaluating bid results, and making recommendations to clients. The Procurement Specialist also assists or leads clients in the procurement or equipment services and serves as the client administrative agent for procurement activities

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in sourcing bidders, negotiation, bid evaluation, purchase of capital equipment, and tracking delivery schedules
• Construction or engineering industry experience required
• Experience in writing subcontracts
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), a plus
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, time management, and organization skills
• High degree of flexibility, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities:

• Providing procurement activities associated with engineering, design and construction in a wide range of industries including chemical, petrochemical, refinery and mining.
• Preparing requests for information, requests for quotation and requests for purchase (RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs), obtaining and distributing quotes in support of estimate and expediting activities, and preparing commercial bid tab evaluations, invitations to bid, and bid packages.
• Expediting vendor acceptance of orders and terms and conditions; ensuring prompt and accurate work completion; assisting in establishing firm and acceptable schedules; and submitting detailed weekly and monthly project status reports when requested.
• Expediting approval drawings and vendor production schedules while maintaining project schedule and confirming no delays.
• Tracking/troubleshooting vendor data, drawings, equipment/materials quotes and delivery schedules between engineering, purchasing, vendors, and construction site.
• Soliciting internal approvals from engineering, project managers, and site construction managers.
• Assisting in transportation functions such as tracking, preparing release for shipment, and providing client assistance as necessary.
• Participating in proposal strategic development and planning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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