Procurement Analyst - Material Management - Power Industry

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits. We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist! This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our Wilmington, DE office and 2 days working remotely from home. Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
Detailed thinker
Ability to make educated judgement calls, solve problems and take initiatives necessary to perform job functions
Team player and self-starter with ability to complete projects on schedule
MS Office Suite proficiency

Nice To Haves

Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
Experience with Workday and Asana
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders in Client or S&L’s internal vendor management systems
Material management, tracking and coordination activities
Track material orders, deliveries in vendor management systems
Travel to jobsites to receive and inspect materials
Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel
Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
Assist in evaluation of proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
Monitor and evaluate contract performance
Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
Processing vendor invoices for payment