Procurement Specialist

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

1d • $75,210 - $115,210 • 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 Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Generous paid time off
• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level