Procurement Specialist-Construction Materials

About the Role

The Procurement Specialist - Construction Materials is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and coordinating timely delivery of materials and equipment to support Mechanical and Industrial projects. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, purchasing negotiations, and maintains material availability. By identifying prefabrication opportunities and supporting project planning and execution, the specialist promotes operational excellence and fosters long-term customer relationships in alignment with the “Client for Life” philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials to meet project timelines and budget constraints.
• Work with vendors and project managers on material procurement.
• Review project specifications, construction material take-offs, and technical documentation in coordination with engineering and construction teams.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to mitigate procurement risks and support estimating and project managers.
• Coordinate with quality control, logistics, and warehousing to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, track material status, and generate regular reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure thorough understanding and compliance with Buy America (BA-BAA) domestic standards.
• Work with vendors on material pricing changes and availability, notifying estimating and Business Units of affected materials.
• Assist in project kickoff meetings and schedule meetings with project teams to establish criteria for the shop ticketing process.
• Issue shop tickets and coordinate materials with the shop manager.
• Review shop tickets and spool drawings for consistency and quality.
• Support project milestones in collaboration with the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field with 3+ years of procurement experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong knowledge of building materials (piping, sheet metal, electrical, related accessories).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of project specifications.

Skills

• Ability to be dependable and maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to patiently coach and train in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with team members, supervisors, and third parties.
• Ability to handle stress and pressure while meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to comply with applicable company work and safety rules, government safety regulations, and any applicable collective bargaining contract.
• Ability to handle a variety of different tasks efficiently, flexibly, and cooperatively.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
• May have occasional visits to job sites, requiring periods of standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs.

Equipment/Tools

• Laptop computer.

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.