Procurement Specialist

Lummus Technology•Bloomfield, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lummus Technology is seeking a motivated early-career candidate with a strong technical education who is interested in procurement, or an experienced procurement professional interested in industrial equipment, engineering, and project execution. The preferred location is Bloomfield, New Jersey; qualified candidates may also be considered in The Hague, Netherlands, or Brno, Czech Republic. Candidates with more extensive procurement experience may be considered based on their qualifications and experience. The Procurement Specialist participates in the procurement, manufacturing, and delivery lifecycle for engineered equipment, materials, and services. The role includes issuing inquiries, evaluating bids, preparing and issuing purchase orders, and ensuring that purchase order documents are complete and contain necessary deliverables and conditions. The specialist identifies problems and discrepancies, helps implement corrective measures, coordinates work among project teams, departments, offices, and suppliers, and maintains effective communication and records. The position also manages procurement procedures and has responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control for assigned tasks. Work arrangements depend on the selected location and local office policies; a hybrid working model is expected. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment. Sponsorship or relocation assistance may be considered only where specifically approved by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or supply chain management.
Basic understanding of the procurement process.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to improvise, be flexible, handle friction, and manage stress.
Willingness and readiness to travel for business domestically and internationally.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and manage workload stress.
Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.
Minimum English-language proficiency sufficient to negotiate with potential sellers.
Good understanding of the company’s purchasing terms and conditions.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in procurement or engineering is an advantage.
An engineering background is preferred to support procurement and negotiation of engineered equipment and materials.
Procurement experience, including more extensive experience, may be considered based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Manager Procurement to select potential sellers and formalize a bidder list.
Conduct meetings and negotiations with potential sellers under the supervision of the Manager Procurement.
Prepare commercial meeting minutes.
Analyze requisition packages and bids for quality and completeness.
Prepare and submit inquiry packages to obtain sufficient acceptable bids.
Evaluate transportation and related logistics matters.
Prepare commercial bid tabulations and recommendations and obtain approvals.
Coordinate technical evaluations with relevant engineers.
Prepare, verify, and issue purchase orders.
Provide planning and scheduling information to the Project Controls department.
Maintain updated requisition and purchase order status reports (RPSR).
Coordinate seller-related non-conformances with the Project Manager.
Expedite documentation and materials to support timely delivery.
Review seller invoices, issue payment claims, and maintain communication with accounts payable.
Address potential seller back charges with support from the Manager Procurement.
Evaluate and record supplier performance.
Identify problems or discrepancies and assist with corrective measures.
Coordinate work and communication among project teams, departments, offices, and suppliers, maintaining records of communications.
Manage Lummus procurement procedures and control cost, schedule, quantity, and budget for assigned tasks.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned at manager and company discretion.