Procurement Specialist- Mechanical

Turner Construction•Atlanta, IN

2d•$70,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and growth in equipment and material procurement since its inception, we provide Clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today. This position can be performed from any Turner office location. The role involves conducting procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies. This includes reviewing drawings and specifications, developing scopes of work, soliciting bids, preparing bid tabulations, and coordinating procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience or related project delivery roles, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures
Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules
Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations and coordination with project/precon teams
Demonstrate analytical thinking, sound judgment with attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Proficient skills in project forecasting, budget management, cost, and accounting policies and procedures
Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts
Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines
Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools
Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint, and collaborative tools

Nice To Haves

Limited travel

Responsibilities

Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations.
Establish project-specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists.
Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs.
Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads.
Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations.
Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads.
Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads.
Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (ROAs) in accordance with established department procedures.
Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment.
Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor.
Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned