Procurement Specialist

STV • Chicago, IL

6d • $71,982 - $95,976

About The Position

STV is seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Construction Management Group in Wisconsin/Indiana Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services for construction projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that procurement processes align with project budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering strong supplier relationships and optimizing cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies to support construction projects. Identify and source materials, equipment, and subcontractor services in compliance with project specifications and company standards. Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure cost-effective purchasing agreements. Maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring reliability, quality, and competitive pricing. Track market trends, material costs, and availability to mitigate supply chain risks. Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations in all procurement activities. Prepare and analyze procurement reports, cost forecasts, and budgets. Resolve supply chain issues, including delays, shortages, or quality discrepancies. Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost savings. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (preferred). 3+ years of procurement experience in the construction or building materials industry. Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and subcontracting services. Experience with procurement software and ERP systems. Familiarity with contract management, bidding processes, and supplier evaluation. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications Certification in Procurement (CIPS, CPSM) or Construction (CMAA, PMP). Experience in commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects. Knowledge of local and international construction regulations and sourcing. Attend Weekly construction meetings Frequent travel to sites or as needed. Compensation Range: $71,981.92 - $95,975.90 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of procurement experience in the construction or building materials industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and subcontracting services.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with contract management, bidding processes, and supplier evaluation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Procurement (CIPS, CPSM) or Construction (CMAA, PMP).
• Experience in commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of local and international construction regulations and sourcing.
• Attend Weekly construction meetings
• Frequent travel to sites or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support construction projects.
• Identify and source materials, equipment, and subcontractor services in compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure cost-effective purchasing agreements.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring reliability, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Track market trends, material costs, and availability to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations in all procurement activities.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports, cost forecasts, and budgets.
• Resolve supply chain issues, including delays, shortages, or quality discrepancies.
• Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost savings.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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