Procurement Specialist - Advanced Facilities

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Supports project teams in all aspects of procurement, from preconstruction through contract closeout. The role works collaboratively on single large projects or multiple smaller projects and requires a thorough knowledge of prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Primary duties include supporting estimating team bid efforts and drafting subcontracts, purchase order agreements, other contract forms, and change orders. The specialist maintains effective, professional working relationships with project management teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

At least 1 year of procurement experience.
At least 2 years of experience dealing with customers and vendors.
Proficient use of 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.
Ability to reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; and climb stairs or ladders occasionally.
Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift or workday.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices and to interact frequently with internal and external customers or vendors.

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 procurement performance reporting.
Ensure a delivery, storage, and warehousing plan is in place before materials are shipped.
Ensure procurement activities align with project specifications and/or 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 commencement.
Maintain contact with suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors to ensure manufacturing follows the 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 on track to support the project schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned; the job description may change at any time.