Procurement Specialist

• Manage the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy, and budgets
• Communicate with bidders and suppliers or subcontractors on all procurement related matters
• Oversee the preparation of the bid inquiry documents, bid tabulations, and selection recommendations
• Lead contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Oversee coordination of expediting, logistics, and traffic with respect to the delivery of supplier equipment & materials delivered to site
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Develop & implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions & process simplification
• Maintain existing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, and establish new relationships to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
• Interface with project segment managers and contract administrators, buyers, expeditors, inspectors, materials controllers, transportation, and logistics and other parties as required
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum 8 years’ engineering experience within a construction environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms, and conditions

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree
• SmartBid software experience
• Strong contract management experience essential
• Post-secondary education or work experience in a related field
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, and Excel
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting service and financial requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion and professional courtesy