Title: Procurement Lead
Location: Paramus, NJ
Job Type: Direct hire
Work Schedule: At least 4 days in the office each week, can work 1 day from home.
Our client is an EPC contractor specializing in the installation of utility and industrial process infrastructure including substations, power generation, industrial process facilities, and renewable fuel projects.
Description:
The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for management and oversight of all activities associated with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, RFP solicitation, bid tab evaluations, contract terms and conditions negotiations, contract generation and expediting oversight. This position will work with the Procurement and Project Managers to maintain policies and procedures as related to subcontracting, purchasing, and expediting. In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to meet requirements to support projects schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Understands and supports pursuit and project schedule requirements
- Prepares the bidders list with input from the Project Manager and Procurement Manager, solicits pre-qualification information from suggested bidders, and analyzes/presents final recommendations
- Evaluates and determines MBE/WBE requirements for each proposal and ensures good faith effort is made as appropriate (in concert with the Project Manager, Estimating Manager, and Procurement Manager)
- Prepares requests for proposals and coordinates the issuance of any additions
- Receives proposals and prepares commercial evaluations
- Inclusion of necessary prime contract requirements in all contracts
- Reviews, negotiates, and obtains final approval of any deviations from procurement policies and procedures and/or project-specific terms and conditions
- Maintains positive long-term relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Expedites equipment and materials to ensure on-time delivery per the project schedule
- Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
- Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Management, or relevant field
- 8 years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience within the Procurement space
- Specific knowledge of substation and transmission equipment
- Prior experience working with a T&D material vendors and subcontractors
- Prior experience of negotiating contracts with subcontractors and vendors
- Prior experience leading the procurement efforts for both the proposal and execution phases of T&D projects
- Prior experience supporting estimating during the proposal phase of projects
- Preferred Experience and Education
- 10 years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience within the Procurement space
- Prior experience working with engineering teams and contractors to specify material and review bills of material
- Strong vendor and subcontractor industry relationships
- Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to communicate effectively to executive level management
- Customer service and effective time management skills
