Procurement Specialist

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Procurement Specialist works closely with the EPC project team to prepare and execute contracts with engineered equipment / material suppliers and construction subcontractors. This position will receive and evaluate commercial proposals, as well as manage the administration of the purchase orders and subcontracts through project completion and project close-out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field
5 years of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) experience related to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects and vendor and subcontractor management
Previous experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation, bid tab evaluations and recommendations, contract terms and conditions negotiations, contract generation and issuance, vendor submittal management, and expediting oversight on EPC T&D projects
Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to communicate effectively to with all levels within the organization
Customer service and effective time management skills

Nice To Haves

Strong vendor and subcontractor industry relationships

Responsibilities

Understands, tracks, and supports pursuit and project schedule requirements
Prepares the bidders list with input from Project Manager (PM) and Procurement Manager, solicits pre-qualification information from bidders, evaluates and determines MBE/WBE requirements for each proposal, and ensures good faith effort is made as / when appropriate
Coordinates and issues RFP’s to bidders, evaluates vendor and subcontractor proposals and contract terms, manages negotiations, and presents final contract award recommendations
Coordinates technical reviews of quotes with EPC engineering subconsultant
Includes necessary prime contract flow-downs in all contracts
Reviews, negotiates, and obtains final approval of any deviations from corporate procurement policies and procedures and/or project-specific terms and conditions
Prepares contract documents for execution
Maintains positive relationships with vendors and subcontractors
Manages Procurement Status Report (PSR), capturing all vendor and subcontractor status updates for each project
Ensures all contract issues are accurately, timely, and formally documented
Eliminates and/or mitigates risks as related to construction subcontracts and purchase orders
Validates equipment and material types and quantities from engineering drawings and organizes data in applicable spreadsheets per material management system requirements
Supports the resolution of overages, shortages, damaged, and missing materials and equipment through coordination with Construction, suppliers, and material yard management
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested