Procurement Specialist

Martin Marietta•Lakewood, CO

14d•$75,000 - $96,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist will provide foundational support to procurement activities, assisting in vendor management and ensuring alignment with company standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role offers an opportunity to build procurement expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education/experience preferred.
2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field (aggregates, manufacturing, construction, or similar industries preferred).
Basic understanding of sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes for equipment, materials, and services.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working within diverse teams.
Willingness to travel up to 35-55% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with supplier contracts and compliance requirements is a plus.
familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support local procurement activities and monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build effective working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.
Conduct site visits to prioritized locations and participate in regional and local meetings to drive procurement objectives.
Perform formal spend and cost comparison analyses and identify improvement opportunities, including: Leading supplier identification, selection, and consolidation efforts. Driving negotiations for favorable contract terms (price, quality, service, and availability). Contributing to regional sourcing strategies and national category initiatives.
Lead Formal RFXs (Request for Information, Proposal, or Quotation) for large projects or spend categories through company tender platform.
Complete Supplier Contracts for all on-site suppliers, large spend suppliers and specific projects per annual KPI goal.
Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids and proposals, and prepare purchase orders.
Manage supplier prequalification and ensure ongoing compliance with company requirements.
Drive adoption of contract usage, eProcurement systems, procurement channel compliance, and supplier spend consolidation.
Support and deliver procurement and supply chain training initiatives for Division management.
Maintain alignment with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards.