Procurement Specialist - Electrical

Procurement Specialist

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.

Position

Description:

Conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies. Review drawings and specifications, develop scopes of work, solicit bids, prepare bid tabulations, and coordinate procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts.

Essential Duties &

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Source Blue competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) 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.
• Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs.
• Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads.
• Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations.
• Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads.
• Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads.
• Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (ROAs) in accordance with established department procedures.
• Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment.
• Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes.
• Promote and represent company and its services to key stakeholders as an industry leader.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience or related project delivery roles, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations. Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures.

Ability to interpret, and apply contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules. Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations and coordination with project/precon teams. Demonstrate analytical thinking, sound judgment with attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Proficient skills in project forecasting, budget management, cost, and accounting policies and procedures.

Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities. Able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts. Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines. Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools. Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately.

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint, and collaborative.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor