Procurement Specialist

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

27d•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! Essential duties and responsibilities for the Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to: Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects Support S&L clients in their procurement processes Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc. Create purchase orders in Client or S&L’s internal vendor management systems Track material orders, deliveries in vendor management systems Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel 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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 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
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 MS Outlook

Responsibilities

Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
Create purchase orders in Client or S&L’s internal vendor management systems
Track material orders, deliveries in vendor management systems
Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel
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