SB Senior Procurement Specialist, Electrical

Division:
Source Blue
Project Location(s):
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 USA
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced
Job Family:
Source Blue
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Source Blue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today. Internal Applicants:
This position can be performed from any Turner office.

Conduct and lead competitive sourcing and evaluation of complex equipment and scope packages across multiple projects or categories, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Manage procurement process from scope review to bid coordination and award recommendations, working closely with Source Blue Preconstruction team, project staff, suppliers, and procurement leadership. Facilitate review of procurement materials to ensure completeness and readiness for award, supervise procurement staff, and support talent development and operational improvement efforts.

Conduct and lead implementation of Source Blue (SB) competitive procurement process through bid evaluation and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations. Establish project‑specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists. Serve as key liaison between assigned project teams and stakeholders, including business centers, suppliers, and procurement leadership, while supervising SB Procurement team and supporting talent development, operational consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work; manage procurement development process and finalization of scopes of work for assigned procurement packages and ensure clarity, completeness, fully vetted, and in alignment with project needs. Oversee scope alignment process, bid clarifications, revisions, and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs), provide process guidance to SB Procurement team as needed. Engage in negotiations of scope and pricing through to bid awards.

Finalize and issue Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates to SB Preconstruction lead. Collaborate with internal teams responsible for supplier prequalification to support informed sourcing decisions. Oversee review and escalation of scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities. Contribute recommendations to continuous improvement reviews for developing and implementing procurement standards, tools, and best practices.

Support and participate in SB procurement system initiatives, data accuracy, reporting, and adoption of new platforms. Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements. Provide coaching and supervise daily work activities for SB Procurement team, participate in hiring process, conduct onboarding for new hires, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with individual and team development needs.

Promote and represent the company and its services to key stakeholders as an industry leader. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study, and minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably within commercial construction, large-scale project environments, or supplier experience required/desired, or equivalent combination of education,…