Procurement Specialist

Rosendin•Coppell, TX

13d

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist purchases electrical equipment and construction materials, issues subcontracts, and manages procurement and inventory planning for multiple suppliers. The role works with the Procurement Department to maximize metrics aligned with the company’s strategic directives. It receives material and equipment requisitions from project managers and field operations, sources items, obtains and evaluates vendor quotations, issues and tracks purchase orders, and maintains procurement schedules. The specialist also supports estimating with budgetary quotations and project managers with submittal documentation. Other duties may be assigned according to the position’s role within the business unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced business environment and electrical construction procurement experience.
Knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
Knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
Communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to the position.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
Oral and written communication skills appropriate to the position.
Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Education, training, and relevant experience may be combined.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle.

Responsibilities

Receive verbal and written material and equipment requisitions from project managers and field operations.
Review and source materials and equipment according to established company practices and procedures.
Solicit vendor quotations and analyze and present findings to management, emphasizing best economic value and company procurement objectives.
Generate and distribute purchase orders according to established procedures.
Track and expedite existing orders.
Update and maintain schedules in the procurement system.
Support the estimating department by obtaining budgetary vendor quotations for bid preparation.
Solicit and prepare submittal documentation in support of project managers.
Perform additional duties as directed by corporate or division managers.