Procurement Specialist I

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist I is responsible for sourcing activities for estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and procurement execution activities for projects in the award phase. The role involves managing work in a fast-paced environment on sourcing events of standard to medium criticality materials, equipment, and subcontracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute (purchase) of “Early Procurement” or pre-mobilization checklist sourcing events.
• Participate in Deal Development and support estimating efforts, including issuing Request for Information (RFI's).
• Conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items.
• Develop Sourcing Strategies.
• Work on FEL's/FEED's/Proposals.
• Assist the Procurement Strategy Group in Supplier Relations, Training & Development, and Category Management.
• Focus on contract life-cycle management and administration.
• Manage overall supplier management and relationship building.
• Establish core contract management processes and contract content to monitor and manage contract compliance.
• Lead procurement execution for standard to medium criticality sourcing events, commensurate with the level of procurement experience.
• Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments.
• Conduct bidder conferences and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel.
• Perform evaluation of proposals and conduct supplier negotiations.
• Write supplier recommendations that explain and support the source selection process and decision.
• Understand terms and conditions and contract formation.
• Negotiate award of contracts to suppliers.
• Support contract administration and subcontract management.
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings.
• Participate in supplier and subcontractor close-out meetings.
• Scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments.
• Participate in weekly procurement meetings.
• Manage work in a fast-paced environment, focused on complex, standard to medium profile technical items.
• Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry’s standard operating procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Aconex PPMS, and other job-specific IT support systems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction, and key stakeholders and personnel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently, think and plan ahead, and bring issues to the attention of management.
• Ability to operate Microsoft suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be detail-oriented, and provide accurate work products.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (preferred).
• Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign (would be beneficial).
• Some travel may be necessary (25% or less, when required).

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years of related experience.
• Added Plus: Bachelor’s degree or a diploma with equivalent working experience in lieu of a degree.
• Added Plus: 1-2 years related experience.
• Added Plus: Large industrial construction procurement experience.
• Added Plus: Experience in multiple industrial market sectors.
• Added Plus: Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities.

Physical Demands

• Communicate in person, via telephone, email.
• Arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity.
• Multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension.
• May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment

• Conservative corporate office environment.
• Fast-paced operations.
• Work out of cubicles near other colleagues.