Procurement Specialist I

Zachry Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Procurement Specialist I is responsible for sourcing activities for estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and procurement execution activities for projects in the award phase. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing work in a fast-paced environment on sourcing events of standard to medium criticality materials, equipment, and subcontracts sourcing events. The Procurement Specialist I will be required to execute (purchase) of “Early Procurement” or pre-mobilization checklist sourcing events, participate in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts, including issuing Request for Information (RFI’s), conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items, and develop Sourcing Strategies. Responsibilities 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. Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI’s) Lead in procurement execution for standard to medium 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 standard to high criticality/complex equipment, material and services at best value to Zachry. 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. Manage work in fast-paced environment, focused on complex, standard to medium profile technical items. Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry’s standard operating procedures. Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Aconex PPMS, and other job-specific IT support systems. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders and personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 0 years of related experience
Shall have the ability to work independently, think and plan ahead and bring issues to attention of management.
Ability to operate Microsoft suite.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and provide accurate work products
Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (preferred)
Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign would be beneficial
Some travel may be necessary 25% or less (when required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or a diploma with equivalent working experience in lieu of a degree
1-2 years related experience preferred
Preferred large industrial construction procurement experience
Prefer experience in multiple industrial market sectors
Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI’s)
Lead in procurement execution for standard to medium 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 standard to high criticality/complex equipment, material and services at best value to Zachry.
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.
Manage work in fast-paced environment, focused on complex, standard to medium profile technical items.
Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry’s standard operating procedures.
Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Aconex PPMS, and other job-specific IT support systems.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders and personnel.