Procurement Specialist - Advanced Facilities

Sundt Construction•Boise, ID

About The Position

Supports project teams across all aspects of procurement, from preconstruction through contract closeout. The role works collaboratively on one large project or multiple smaller projects and requires a thorough knowledge of prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Primary duties include supporting the estimating team’s bid efforts and drafting subcontracts, purchase order agreements, change orders, and other contract forms. The position maintains effective, professional working relationships with project management teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. This is a safety-sensitive role. The job description may change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of procurement experience.
At least 2 years of experience dealing with customers and vendors.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below the waist; frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects; and frequent interaction with people during a shift or workday.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending; climbing stairs or ladders; and lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift or workday.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in business, finance, supply management, or engineering, with related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to meet Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) or other requirements.
Develop and maintain reporting on procurement performance.
Ensure a delivery, storage, and warehousing plan is in place before materials are shipped.
Ensure procurement activities align with project specifications and owner requirements.
Initiate requests for quotations and proposals, receive responses, and analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers and subcontractors.
Issue subcontracts and purchase orders, and ensure required documentation for each supplier is in place and current before agreement execution and work start.
Maintain contact with suppliers to ensure manufacturing is proceeding according to schedule and coordinate source inspections as needed or requested by the project team.
Support preconstruction and prequalification departments in identifying potential bidders, assembling bid packages, and using bidding software to competitively bid projects.
Work with the Procurement Manager and/or project team to develop and maintain the Procurement Matrix, coordinating with estimating and preconstruction to align with the buyout strategy.
Work with the project team and suppliers or subcontractors to prioritize procurement activities and keep them aligned with the project schedule.