Senior Procurement Specialist

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives aligned with project requirements and company goals.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to determine procurement needs, specifications, and schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and subcontractors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate favorable terms, conditions, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and develop new supplier partnerships as needed.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all procurement activities and contracts.
• Oversee the logistics of material delivery to construction sites, optimizing transportation and delivery schedules.
• Conduct regular evaluations and assessments of supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve procurement outcomes.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, expenditures, savings, and supplier performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and services procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and procurement process improvement.
• Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.