Webber - Procurement Specialist - Corporate

Ferrovial • The Woodlands, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The position will make a significant contribution to Webber by managing vendor contracts for multiple projects. This position works very closely with the Procurement department and Project personnel as a critical member of the team. This role is expected to give exposure to major elements of water/wastewater and heavy civil construction including vendor pricing, raw and manufactured materials market forces, relationships with critical vendors, expanded knowledge of legal terms and definitions, and cross-training for all divisions including Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Energy, and Infrastructure Services.

Requirements

• High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint, and Access
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/suppliers
• Demonstrated experience planning, purchasing , and negotiating
• Strategic Thinking
• Ability to adapt to change
• Understanding of risk management
• Minimum College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years construction industry experience in water/wastewater or highway construction (preferred)
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP
• Project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range is preferred

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years construction industry experience in water/wastewater or highway construction (preferred)
• Project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors
• Collaborate with project teams and Commercial bidding teams to make critical purchases for the company
• Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, and coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution
• Negotiate and prepare vendor agreements & change orders
• Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators
• Provide onsite trainings to the projects
• Work with the latest technology in construction, bidding, purchasing , and business management
• All o ther duties as assigned to enhance the operations of the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree