Procurement Specialist

Sand Cherry Associates

12d•Remote

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist drives procurement activities across a high-value CAPEX materials and services portfolio. This position is responsible for translating procurement strategy into tangible outputs, decisions, and executed contracts, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and supplier performance. This role combines ownership of procurement models, sourcing execution, supplier engagement, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely, cost-effective, and risk-managed procurement outcomes. This is a 3-6 month contract consulting project with the possibility of temp-hire for the right candidate. All qualified candidates must live in the United States and be fully authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship or transfer. This role is remote in the US and will require monthly travel to client sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred)
5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or consulting with a procurement focus
Experience supporting high-value CAPEX procurement programs (in the billions)
Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within EPC, infrastructure, or capital project environments
Strong acumen and ability to evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate effectively
Proven ability to independently drive procurement processes from initiation through contract award
Advanced Excel proficiency with ability to build and enhance complex procurement and pricing models
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused consulting environment
Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams

Nice To Haves

Management consulting with sourcing or procurement focus is helpful

Responsibilities

Own and drive end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award execution
Manage procurement timelines and ensure alignment with project schedules, milestones, and delivery requirements
Track and maintain procurement logs, award trackers, and supplier status updates including dashboard trackers and reporting frameworks
Develop sourcing strategies balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk
Analyze supplier markets and identify competitive and pricing benchmarks
Support commercial negotiations, including pricing, terms, and risk allocation
Continuously identify cost savings and value optimization opportunities
Own complex Excel-based procurement and pricing models ensuring accuracy,
Perform detailed analysis of bids, cost structures, and supplier proposals
Maintain cost comparisons, cost models, and benchmarking analyses
Generate procurement reports, summaries, and executive-ready materials
Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers
Facilitate cross-functional alignment with different business teams on specifications, scope, and timelines
Support resolution of supplier issues, delivery risks, and commercial disputes
Support review, and execution of contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements
Identify and manage procurement risks, including supply chain, pricing, and contract exposure
Identify gaps in current procurement processes and implement improvements to workflows, templates, and tools
Standardize RFP formats, evaluation criteria, and supplier communication approaches