Senior Procurement Specialist - Electrical Construction

About the role

The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in Rosendin, a leading EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractor. They are responsible for planning, forecasting, logistics, purchasing, and releasing of commodity construction materials, electrical equipment, lighting, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposal including logistics, warehousing, kitting, and cutting and packaging requirements as required;
• Receives, analyzes, and recommends approval of bids most advantageous to Rosendin;
• Processes difficult and unique purchasing transactions according to state laws, federal statutes, policies, and procedures established by Rosendin;
• Aids departments with specification development, drafts RFP;
• Reviews, analyzes and approves all purchases where award is not made to the low bidder to ensure justification exists and policy is followed;
• Reviews, analyzes, researches and approves purchases of a non-competitive nature;
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of deficiency and take corrective action;
• Plan all aspects of purchasing from project award to closeout;
• Company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers and professional service providers;
• Oversee execution of the purchasing buy-out;
• The maintenance of records of goods ordered and received;
• Feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability;
• Enforce procurement policies and procedures to project team;
• Projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project purchasing reporting;
• The development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables;
• Be able to provide supervision to buyer / expeditor when necessary.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials;
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies and accounting;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must exhibit supervisory skills;
• Work independently with minimum supervision;
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.);
• Oracle;
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary;
• Work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude;
• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position;
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player;
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management of related discipline;
• Minimum 5 years electrical construction purchasing experience;
• Combination of education, training and relevant experience;
• Travel Up to 0%;
• Occasional work events;
• Working Conditions General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
• Experience in procurement and purchasing;
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements;
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees and vendors;
• Ability to analyze and approve purchases;
• Ability to negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers and professional service providers;
• Ability to maintain accurate records of purchases and deliveries;
• Ability to enforce procurement policies and procedures;
• Ability to develop and review procurement analytics, reporting, and deliverables;
• Ability to provide supervision to buyers and expediters when necessary.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership;
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement;
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays;
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance;
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance;
• Disability Income Protection Insurance;
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care);
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation;
• Committed, innovative, and engaged culture;
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement;
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options;
• Professional development and training programs;
• Employee recognition and rewards programs;
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.