Senior Procurement Specialist

Job DescriptionSUMMARYThe Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies. This senior position requires proficiency in executing the more complex and/or high visibility procurement demands and is expected to mentor less senior procurement agents through ongoing knowledge transfer. This position will support project teams with procurement execution, and interface with the project teams while ensuring compliance with company and contractual obligations.ESSENTIAL DUTES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre‐bid to closeout.Monitor and oversee execution of the procurement buy‐out.Establish and maintain effective client relations to achieve active cooperation and team alignment.Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with equipment suppliers and material suppliers. Consult with corporate attorneys and senior management to minimize project and corporate risk while maintaining commercial competitiveness.Lead and/or support aggregated sourcing events across regions, as well as region specific request for proposals (RFP) for applicable materials, to ensure the sourcing team is negotiating the best overall value on behalf of Rosendin Electric (REI).Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives geared toward increasing REI margin and enhancing process efficiencies.Review all internal/external metrics for our suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and support root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.Review, analyze, and recommend awards in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).Manage the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.Manage the maintenance of records pertaining to goods ordered and received.Interface with estimating management, design professionals and site management.Interface with engineering for the development of specifications for equipment or materials.Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.Collaborate with the Procurement Team Lead or Regional Manager for the communication, training, and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures amongst their working group and their internal clients.Conduct procurement related audits to ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed.Manage the projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and procurement reporting.Oversee the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.Provide supervision to expeditor/buyer as needed.The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related disciplineMinimum 5 years’ electrical construction procurement experienceCan be a combination of education, training, and relevant experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materialsWorking knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accountingExcellent communication and interpersonal skills;Must be able to work independently with minimal supervisionProficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); OracleAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessaryAbility to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitudeEffective oral and written communication skills as required for the positionAbility to be self‐motivated, proactive and an effective team playerAbility to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and othersTRAVEL:Up to 10%WORKING CONDITIONS:General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioningNoise level is usually low to mediumOccasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.