Webber - Procurement Specialist - Equipment

Ferrovial•Houston, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist to join their team. This position will make a significant contribution to the projects served by managing purchases for multiple projects. The role involves managing, implementing, and training on purchasing procedures and policies, negotiating and preparing contracts, purchase orders, and consultant agreements. The specialist will perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, draft vendor contracts, and coordinate agreements through internal approvals and execution. They will also perform quote comparisons based on various factors, participate in Buyout Meetings to prioritize purchases and leverage vendors, and understand the impact of market changes on procurement goals. Additionally, the role includes tracking and reporting project purchases, developing and maintaining relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors, and providing guidance to project teams and estimators. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental or Industrial Engineering or related field of study is highly preferred
Minimum two (2) years of Field Engineering experience, preferably in the Construction industry
Construction project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range including CMAR, Design Build, and Lump Sum is preferred
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

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Procurement Manager
Management, implementation, and training of purchasing procedures and policy
Negotiate and prepare contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements & amendments
Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution
Perform quote comparisons based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the vendor's reputation and history.
Participate in the Buyout Meetings to prioritize responsibilities for project-specific purchases, leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple projects, and establish a procurement plan for execution of key contracts.
Understand and communicate impacts of market changes, as well as adjust strategies to maintain procurement goals
Tracking and reporting of all project purchases
Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors.
Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators
Other duties as assigned