Procurement Specialist

• Coordinate purchasing activities for materials, equipment, supplies, and services in support of construction and operational needs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to support competitive bidding and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy, proper approvals, and timely delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and order status.
• Collaborate with Operations and Project Management to identify material requirements and align purchasing activities with project schedules.
• Assist with supplier selection, vendor onboarding, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Monitor supplier performance, including pricing, product quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Support contract administration, pricing agreements, and procurement documentation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, purchasing efficiencies, and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and purchasing systems.
• Resolve purchasing and delivery discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, and applicable contractual obligations.
• Provide procurement updates and purchasing status reports to internal stakeholders as needed .

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent relevant procurement or purchasing experience may be considered.

• 0-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field.

• 0-2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Experience in utility construction, infrastructure, industrial, or construction-related environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, purchase orders, competitive bidding, and supplier coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with project-based purchasing and field operations is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Familiarity with ERP, procurement, or purchasing systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and basic procurement practices.
• Ability to review supplier quotations, compare pricing, and evaluate purchasing options.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple requests, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve purchasing issues.

• Procurement and Cost Management: Focuses on competitive pricing, cost control, and value.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Builds productive relationships with vendors and internal partners.
• Operational Support: Aligns purchasing activities with project schedules and business needs.
• Accountability and Ownership: Maintains accurate records and follows through on procurement requests.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in purchase orders, pricing, approvals, and documentation.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across Operations, Project Management, Finance, and other departments.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and procurement processes.