Procurement Specialist - Mechanical / Process

About the role

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company, specializing in procurement services for major construction projects. Established over 20 years ago, SourceBlue has grown to a staff of 350+ professionals, providing comprehensive procurement services unmatched in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies.
• Review drawings and specifications, develop scopes of work, solicit bids, prepare bid tabulations, and coordinate procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts.
• Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Establish project-specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists.
• Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs.
• Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads.
• Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations.
• Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads.
• Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads.
• Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (ROAs) in accordance with established department procedures.
• Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment. Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience or related project delivery roles, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures.
• Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations and coordination with project/precon teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment with attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient skills in project forecasting, budget management, cost, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Solid problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts.
• Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines.
• Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools.
• Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint, and collaborative tools.
• Limited travel.