Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist II
Location: San Antonio, TX 78221 or Houston, TX 77042
Job Type: Contract to Hire

POSITION SUMMARY
Procurement Specialist II is responsible for medium and high criticality materials, equipment and subcontract sourcing events. Expectation is expert level knowledge of procurement processes and procedures. Additionally, a Procurement Specialist II should develop negotiating strategies, assign work and oversee and mentor lesser tenured peers such as Procurement Specialist I and II. This role supports sourcing activities for both estimating efforts in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities throughout the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitation through award. The Procurement Specialist II must be proficient in commercial analysis of bidders' proposals, writing and submitting award recommendations and conducting bidder conferences. Responsibilities also include maintaining supplier relationships on awarded contracts and communicating with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency with the Project Management Team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in industrial construction, EPC projects or similar industries such as power, oil and gas, petrochemical, or large engineered equipment
Hands on experience sourcing medium and high criticality materials, equipment and subcontract packages and performing full commercial analysis from RFI through award
Ability to work independently, manage a fast paced workload, escalate issues and produce accurate and detailed work
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams) and experience with DocuSign or Adobe Sign workflows
Some travel may be necessary 25 percent or less when required

PREFERRED
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Seven or more years of related procurement experience
Proven industrial construction procurement experience across multiple market sectors with direct interface experience with client and engineering teams

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II
Focus on the contract life cycle management and administration, and the overall supplier management and relationship building
Has the primary responsibility in the establishment of core contract management processes and contract content in order to monitor and manage contract compliance
Participate in procurement project management teams to support contract compliance
Identify issues, propose solutions, provide negotiation support and resolve contractual issues
Advise in Master Agreement Program Contract Development
Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI's)
Lead in procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events, commensurate with level of procurement experience, including:
Conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items
Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments accordingly, for various medium to high criticality or complex equipment, material and services at best value to Zachry
Develop performance based scopes of work and understand specifications and drawing packages
Develop negotiating strategies
Conduct bidder conferences and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel
Perform evaluation of proposals and conduct supplier negotiations
Write supplier recommendations that explain and support the source selection process and decision
Understand terms and conditions and contract formation
Negotiate award of contracts to suppliers
Support contract administration and subcontract management
Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick off meetings
Participate in supplier and subcontractor close out meetings
Scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments
Participate in weekly procurement meetings
Work Leader for teams with partial supervision responsibilities such as assigning work, overseeing Level 1 and Level 2 activities and providing backup support to Project Procurement Manager
Mentorship role to team and other procurement personnel
Manage work in fast paced environment, focused on complex, higher profile technical items
Provide support to other procurement personnel as needed
Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry's standard operating procedures
Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Dragnet, PPMS and other job specific IT support systems
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders and personnel

ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.