Supply Chain Specialist

Summary - Supply Chain Specialist:

Join JARBO’s Client fast-growing supply network division and become a “go-to” expert for complex contracting issues. You’ll guide project teams across the United States on prime- and subcontract terms, negotiate high-risk agreements, learn as well as help coach colleagues on best‑practice procurement tactics, and act as the first line of legal review—making a measurable impact on project success.

• Our client does all their own sourcing forequipment, materials, and services for transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil & gas, building, and mining projects—delivering the right quality at the right price, on time.
• Our client’s team aligns commercial strategy with project requirements to keep jobs moving while safeguarding margins.
• Our client has an ever‑expanding footprint – as the project portfolio continues to grow, so does your opportunity to shape processes and influence results.
• Market‑Leading Compensation Package
• Exceptional Benefits Package and PTO Package
• Annual Bonuses and Great Retirement Offerings

• Draft, refine, and maintain project‑specific contract templates, ensuring flow‑down of mandatory prime‑contract clauses.
• Lead and/or support negotiations on high‑exposure purchase orders and subcontracts, balancing commercial terms with risk mitigation.
• Serve as the first point of legal escalation, partnering with corporate counsel to resolve complex or disputed issues quickly.
• Deliver workshops on negotiation techniques, contract fundamentals, and terms & conditions for supply chain personnel.
• Develop enterprise‑wide procurement templates and playbooks to drive consistency across districts.
• Act as liaison among project supply‑chain managers, project managers, legal, risk, tax, and sponsors to keep contracts moving toward execution.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships and oversee vendor‑specific template negotiations.
• Share legal and commercial updates during procurement staff meetings to keep teams aligned.
• Tackle escalated vendor or contract disputes, working hands‑on to craft practical solutions.
• Stay informed on multiple active projects, stepping in rapidly when purchasing challenges arise.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives and take on other assignments as directed by leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (or equivalent military/industry experience).
• Required:
  
  2+ years of hands‑on negotiation experience with sizeable contracts.
• Preferred: 3+ years in commercial/transactional law or contract management.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proven strength in risk assessment, claims prevention, and dispute resolution.
• Strong leadership, coaching, relationship‑building, and time‑management skills.
• Readiness for occasional travel (25% or less; generally 3‑4 days at a time, one time per month)

$85,000-$105,000 per year