Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations & Sourcing

• Execute procurement activities for materials, components, and equipment supporting ICT’s US operations, including structural materials, fan systems, mechanical components, and consumables, aligned with operational needs.
• Manage purchase orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and timelines.
• Apply procurement best practices, cost‑control measures, and demand forecasting approaches informed by corporate procurement strategy.
• Review technical purchase requirements and coordinate with operations or engineering to ensure material suitability (leveraging technical understanding from cooling‑tower operations).

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key US suppliers, specialty vendors, and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, resolve fulfillment issues, and identify alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risk.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and lead times to make data‑driven sourcing decisions.

Warehouse & Inventory Oversight

• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and compliance with receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
• Coordinate material flow between warehouse, fabrication, and field operations to support project schedules.
• Support inventory auditing, cycle counts, and forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels. Insights adapted from inventory-management duties in the Supply Chain Coordinator

Cross-Border & Logistics Coordination

• Support logistics and freight planning for domestic shipments; collaborate with head office for international procurement as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with US import/export requirements when coordinating materials from Canada or international vendors, referencing customs coordination practices

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Directly supervise the Procurement Coordinator, including task assignment, performance review, and skill development.
• Provide oversight guidance to the Warehouse Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards and operational needs.
• Support process improvements within procurement, warehouse, and overall supply chain operations.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP, CRM, and related business systems (based on similar ERP/CRM expectations)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing—preferably in construction, industrial services, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, and cost‑control methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and construction drawings (informed by Planner role).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP, CRM, procurement software, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cooling tower, industrial construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience overseeing warehouse logistics or material management.
• Familiarity with international logistics, customs compliance, and cross-border supply chains.
• SCMP, CPSM, or similar professional designation (or in progress).