We have a new opportunity for a Sr. Procurement Specialist (Construction) with one of our major clients who are a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy.
They are the world's largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. This hybrid/Remote within reach position is a position for a contract to hire assignment at our clients' location in Raleigh, North Carolina.
If you are interested in continuing your career in Procurement in the renewables industry, please review the below job description and apply now.
The successful candidate for the Senior Procurement Specialist - Construction will have experience working with Engineers to secure construction services for capital projects ranging in value from $1M to $150M. This position is expected to lead a project team through the sourcing, negotiation, and contract award process in support of the overall company capital plan. Seeking a talented individual with construction procurement experience who understands how to source, negotiate, and contract using various construction delivery models which drive to the lowest total cost of ownership. This position is a hybrid position that would be remote but within reach to their Raleigh, NC office.
Primary Role
The Senior Procurement Specialist manages the sourcing of construction services, equipment and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership. This position performs services on high level capital and expense categories.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare bid packages, statement of work documents, and requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business requirements while supporting business with all commercial needs including dispute resolution and contract interpretation.
- Build, lead, and maintain development of sourcing strategies from project identification through close-out including alternative sourcing options.
- Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain.
- Lead cross functional teams to develop and implement category and supplier initiatives resulting in process efficiencies, total cost of ownership (TCO) savings in line with business goals.
- Drive use of spend analytics and market research in order to develop profiles for assigned category(s).
- Drive development of KPI's for both supplier and category performance while using subject matter expertise and supplier industry knowledge to establish "should cost" models, identify opportunities, and drive supplier negotiations.
- Drive collaborative relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and business operations management in order to gather feedback, understand issues, recognize opportunities, and influence category strategies.
Knowledge/Skills
- Analytical problem-solving skills to produce best product/service at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames.
- Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset.
- Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to service and construction procurement.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written presentation form.
- Ability work in a collaborative team environment within Supply Chain and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of D365 (Preferred).
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant supply markets and understanding of sources of supply market intelligence.
- Experience analyzing industry trends and conditions to inform sourcing strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to utilize e procurement tools effectively.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain or related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPM or CPSM preferred - Other supply chain certifications a plus.
- Minimum 6 years' total work experience.
- Minimum 4 years' of procurement or category management experience construction procurement experience a plus.
- Experience working in matrixed organizations.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel may be required
Work Environment
- Indoor Office Environment
- Hybrid working schedule (in office as required)
- Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
Other
- If hired for position with oversight for capital projects, 3 years' experience in capital project procurement (preferably renewable energy industry) required.
Competencies
Stakeholder obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates
Additional Information:
Location: Raleigh, NC
Work Schedule & Type: Monday-Friday (Fulltime) Hybrid
Pay Range: $42.00-$55.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
Assignment Duration: 6 Months (contract to hire)
Interested applicants are also feel free to apply to the PTS Representative directly at Zack.Khalil@PTSadvance.com
