Sr. Procurement Specialist

Sr. Procurement Specialist

In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our AEC Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

• Assist project managers in early project planning including bidder selection and gathering budgetary quotations
• New supplier and subcontractor qualification and setup
• Uphold strong ethical standards and generally accepted procurement practices
• Define and implement data driven strategies to mitigate risk, reduce spending, improve cash flows, and optimize the firm's financial performance
• Support client trust initiatives for procurement activities within projects
• Maintain strong working relationships with the Design Group team, clients, and outside vendors/contractors
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, optimize and ensure procurement process compliance, and help scale the supply chain function in a fast-paced growth environment
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to qualified suppliers including working with other functional groups to gather all required documents and data
• Determine and maintain bid schedules in accordance with project schedules
• Prepare commercial bid comparisons and supporting terms to establish solid recommendations for purchase order award
• Prepare requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with negotiated terms and agreements, with appropriate technical and fiduciary approvals
• Facilitate Kickoff Meetings and maintain open communication between suppliers and project teams
• Monitor vendor compliance with contract terms and project requirements
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues impacting performance, schedule, quality, and invoice discrepancies; and drive corrective actions where needed
• Escalate any significant issues that require intervention or awareness
• Expedite, track, route, and distribute required vendor documentation
• Coordinate logistics and transportation with strong understanding of Incoterms 2020
• Expedite and track materials and equipment to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures

• 8+ years capital procurement or supply chain experience
• Strong negotiation skills for significant commercial deals and strong analytical skills to assess purchasing history and to develop supply chain strategies
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions to mitigate business and legal risk required
• Excellent communication and listening skills; ability to work cross-functionally; comfort and experience presenting and collaborating with senior leaders
• Strong change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders in a complex matrix organization
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to consider nontraditional approaches as the function, business needs, and the industry evolves
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and gather vendor/subcontractor input for optimizing project performance
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including project site visits and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• Experience working on large commercial projects (both greenfield and brownfield/renovations)
• Experience with light industrial/manufacturing projects in Food & Beverage or Life Sciences space would be a plus
• Self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Procore & Project)
• BS degree in Supply Chain Management and/or procurement certifications are a plus

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.