Procurement Specialist

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage and administer the subcontract life cycle for assigned projects and support clients’ procurement processes. The role involves preparing and issuing requests for proposals, negotiating contract terms, creating and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with project stakeholders, assessing subcontract risks, monitoring contract performance, maintaining records, and processing vendor invoices.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Chicago, Illinois office and two days working remotely from home. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors as necessary.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation, or transmission line projects.
• Nuclear power industry experience is preferred.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation.
• Experience with Workday and MS Outlook.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects.
• Support Sargent & Lundy clients in their procurement processes.
• Draft, assemble, and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, and schedules.
• Create purchase orders in client or Sargent & Lundy internal vendor management systems.
• Track material orders and deliveries in vendor management systems.
• Expedite suppliers, subcontractors, and engineering input as appropriate.
• Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and client personnel.
• Assist in evaluating proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance.
• Maintain records and document control, including audit involvement.
• Process vendor invoices for payment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and HSA.
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible positions may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time