Sourcing Specialist

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for projects during preconstruction, buyout, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for scope alignment
• Complete quantity takeoffs
• Help in creation of bid list and research of qualified subcontractors
• Prequalification process management (including assisting team with subcontractor risk evaluations)
• Closeout for all procurement-related activities and supplier management
• Reviews proposals and selects or recommends suppliers based on gathered information
• May also recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures
• Assist project team with placement of orders
• Coordinates with Project teams that may include Estimators, Preconstruction Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Design Team, and Project Management
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontract and vendor partners
• Creation and usage of subcontract cost codes and budgets

Education & Years of Experience

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in procurement, engineering, construction, estimating, or a related field is required. Five or more years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the AEC industry preferred
• Proficient at contract negotiations and reviewing terms and conditions
• Experience with Procore software preferred
• Good communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of basic business principles such as contract language, bonds, insurance certificates, commercial terms and conditions, logistics, and freight terms
• Capability with Excel and Microsoft Suite

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, team members may be required to visit alternate locations and therefore must have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to do so. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The team member is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.