Perry Group: Senior Procurement Specialist; heavy industrial

Why Louis Perry?

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions - plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services and specialty offerings to various industries.

• Performs project and/or indirect procurement of goods and services of basic to highest complexity, as directed by project management, in support of client projects, unit or corporate group needs by negotiating subcontracts, blanket purchase agreements or filling purchase orders. Ensures that all procurement is in compliance with contractual terms, QA/QC process adherence, company policies and procedures. Ensures vendors adhere to negotiated procurement contracts.
• Manages project vendor POs and vendor submittal/delivery tracking log. Performs vendor onboarding including: supplier prequalification review (vendor risk analysis, etc.); obtaining required vendor credentials; reviewing vendor credentials. Manages vendor’s ongoing compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as other contractual requirements.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff on the development of scopes of work, specifications, drawings and other requirements necessary for procurement packages; coordinates technical evaluations of competitive proposals with project management staff.
• Assists project management staff in planning for required procurement support in proposals and contracts. Serves as a resource to staff on procurement, subcontract, and related issues.
• Confers with appropriate staff on issues relating to vendor performance, vendor delivery, expediting, vendor drawing approvals, and payment of vendor invoices.
• Reviews the work of more junior staff and provides feedback and training.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Four (4) years of related experience

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Procurement experience in Design-Build / EPC for heavy industrial clients

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• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Work requires good verbal and written skills, ability to interact with varying levels of staff, as well as subcontractors and vendors.
• Requires ability to oversee multiple projects and comply with internally imposed deadlines.

The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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