Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:

Procurement Specialist

Posting

Start Date:

12/2/25

Salary: $59,280.00 – $99,060.00 annually (base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position). This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth.

Benefits: 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs.

Learning opportunities and professional growth are available.

The buyer position manages the sourcing of goods, services, and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower the total cost of ownership. Activities include participating in cross‑functional project teams and executing sourcing strategies.

• Prepare, assist and develop bid packages, statement of work documents, and requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business requirements; develop and execute sourcing strategies from project identification through close‑out, including alternative sourcing options.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with Engineering Center of Excellence and Operations management.
• Support business with all commercial needs including dispute resolution and contract interpretation.
• Analyze project‑specific detail on relevant costs related to projects such as labor, material, equipment, and overheads to facilitate sourcing decisions.
• Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain.
• Measure compliance to and effectiveness of unit‑cost and other framework agreements.
• Support Company risk management objectives in areas such as safety insurance requirements and supplier depth.
• Support Supplier Diversity strategies.
• Identify and recommend sustainability options to the business.

• Analytical problem‑solving skills to produce the best product/service at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames.
• Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies and methodologies related to service and construction procurement.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written presentation form.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment within Supply Chain and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SAP (Preferred).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products and the ability to utilize e‑procurement tools effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) a plus.
• Minimum 4 years’ total work experience; minimum 2 years’ experience in procurement or in category management.

Travel required:

10–20%

Indoor Office Environment

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Utilities

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