Procurement Specialist

RES•Denver, CO

5d•$70,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is part of the center-led Procurement Team supporting the Construction Business Function. The role helps achieve competitive advantage and improve business profitability by applying supply-management best practices. It works with construction project teams, engineering, estimating, legal, insurance, and other groups to procure services, materials, and equipment for construction projects. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days in the office, with 15–30% travel. The specialist manages sourcing and procurement activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, purchase orders, subcontracts, supplier relationships, delivery tracking, and project procurement plans. The role supports project teams on medium-spend and low-to-medium-risk scopes, coordinates technical evaluations with Engineering, and promotes safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible work. It also supports process improvements and helps train internal Procurement staff and stakeholders on software and best practices. The anticipated base salary range is $70,000–$88,000, with bonus eligibility. Compensation depends on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Benefits are effective on the first day of employment. The role requires passing a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent degree; alternatively, a combination of 3 or more years of military, education, relevant work, or field experience.
Experience negotiating prices, terms, and conditions.
Ability to multitask and prioritize project workload and category portfolio for the fiscal year.
Problem-solving and decision-making ability, including when information is uncertain and timeframes are tight.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in written documentation while handling a high-volume workload.
Experience issuing and managing multiple RFPs across different technologies and stakeholders.
Excellent time-management, planning, and organizational capabilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with team members, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
High competency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel (including pivot tables), and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel 15–30%.
Follow safety, security, quality, and environmental procedures and participate in required training.
Pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

ISM or CIPS certification.
At least 3 years of experience negotiating purchase orders and subcontracts.
Knowledge of contracts and subcontracts.
Category management experience.
Understanding of macro-level market conditions and their effect on a spending category.
Knowledge of Solar, Wind, or Substation and Transmission line construction and Procurement.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of Lean methodology.
Functional competencies including attention to detail, prioritization, business acumen, collaboration, and self-knowledge and self-learning.

Responsibilities

Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing and contract terms, including cost, schedule, scope, performance guarantees, specifications, and legal and commercial terms.
Build internal and supplier relationships and help formalize demand-management requirements for project needs.
Prepare subcontracts as needed and ensure project-specific requirements are captured; identify and compare redlines, propose solutions, and escalate matters for review and resolution.
Advise project teams on medium-spend and low-to-medium-risk scopes, identifying process challenges and improvement opportunities.
Mentor Procurement Associates and collaborate with Procurement Specialists and Managers to contribute positively to the group.
Build relationships with project teams to understand how equipment and materials perform under construction methods and identify items that provide competitive or strategic advantage.
Recommend process and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Arrange, track, and expedite timely delivery of services, materials, and equipment; hold self and others accountable for milestones.
Coordinate technical evaluations of material supplier proposals with Engineering.
Track purchase orders, including equipment during manufacturing and material deliveries, to support site teams.
Coordinate and drive development and updates to the Project Procurement Plan.
Model and promote a safety- and quality-oriented attitude.
Proactively manage assigned scopes, communicate lead times and pricing accurately, and identify the best path to market.
Troubleshoot and train Procurement staff and stakeholders on software use and best practices.
Work with the HSQE group to evaluate subcontractors, implement safe practices, mitigate safety risks, and ensure subcontractors are prequalified before on-site work begins.
Participate in required training and follow safety, quality, and environmental management system procedures.
Learn and actively use Procurement software platforms, including Business World, Procore, SharePoint, Hive World, and ISN.
Follow safety and security procedures, determine appropriate actions, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use materials and equipment properly.