Procurement Specialist

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist will support procurement operations by engaging key suppliers to establish agreements, develop supply and service programs, and establish supplier performance standards. This position will also be responsible for engaging operations and other stakeholders to develop long-term sourcing plans, including contract workflow processes, strategic buying strategies, and ensuring IT resources align with business processes. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor as needed.

Career Path: Senior Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement-related projects, including developing processes, implementing best practices, and process improvement enhancements.
• Solicits and tabulates quotes from suppliers for various material and supply purchases.
• Functions as the first line of review for supplier contracts.
• Evaluates supplier performance through dashboard utilization and stakeholder inputs, providing feedback for ongoing decision-making.
• Plans and facilitates supplier review meetings, tracking key outcomes and communicating with impacted stakeholders.
• Analyzes transaction activity to understand spend category trends as needed.
• Leads cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, bids, or other solicitation methods.
• Researches and collects information related to supply and material trends.
• Regularly evaluates the marketplace for new suppliers based on project, market, or industry trends.
• Negotiates business terms and conditions with suppliers and works with Legal and other internal and external stakeholders on resolution of contract terms, primarily purchase orders.
• Engages end users to gather business requirements to build RFPs or contract documents.
• Works to ensure that purchasing business requirements align with system functionality.
• Develops and maintains a database of key suppliers and vendors.
• Acts as OFCI buyer/expeditor, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and installation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, or related field (Preferred). In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of construction materials purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience (Preferred).
• Experience in MEP procurement, supply chain management, or construction project controls, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate level.
• Proficiency in eCommerce platforms and ERPs.
• Ability to learn operating systems for data entry.
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to identify relationships and dependencies using data analysis and industry experience.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement disciplines.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typically, travel is not required.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, walking, sitting, viewing computer screen.
• Occasional activity: Bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.