Senior Procurement Specialist

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Specialist will provide procurement support to various vertical lines of business to ensure optimal sourcing decisions for complex and/or critical categories with minimal oversight. This position will also be responsible for negotiating business terms, conducting price/cost analysis, and preparing compliant procurement documentation as required by company or project specific acquisition procedures. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written
Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
Proficiency in Ecommerce platform and ERPs
Ability to learn operating systems for data entry
Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment
Ability to identify relationships and dependencies, using data analysis and industry experience
Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers
Thorough knowledge of procurement disciplines
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management or related field (Required)
5+ years procurement or supply chain management experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.
3+ years warehouse or construction equipment and supply experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible for procurement related projects including developing processes, implementing best practices, and process improvement enhancements.
Solicits and tabulates quotes from suppliers for various material and supply purchases.
Functions as first line of review for supplier contracts.
Evaluates supplier performance through dashboard utilization and stakeholder inputs and provides feedback for ongoing decision making.
Plans and facilitates supplier review meetings, tracking key outcomes and communicating with impacted stakeholders.
Analyzes transaction activity to understand spend category trends on an as needed basis.
Leads cross functional sourcing initiatives including RFPs, bids, or other solicitation methods.
Researches and collects information related to supply and material trends.
Regularly evaluates marketplace for new suppliers based on project, market, or industry trends.
Negotiates business terms and conditions with suppliers and works with Legal and other internal and external stakeholders on resolution of contract terms, primarily purchase orders.
Engages end users to gather business requirements to build RFPs or contract documents.
Works to ensure that purchasing business requirements align with system functionality.
Develops and maintains a database of key suppliers and vendors.
Negotiates, renegotiates, and administers contracts for major industrial equipment and specified materials.
Assists with defining technical specifications for equipment and materials.
Attends relevant project planning meetings and provides guidance on procurement activities.
Conducts market analysis and advises stakeholders on supply chain impacts including availability and pricing.
Works with operations to plan, forecast, and schedule procurement activities.
Supports change initiatives. Identifies the best approach for implementing strategic processes.