Procurement Specialist

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and negotiation of favorable prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Purchase order administration/file maintenance
• Closeout for all procurement related activities and supplier management
• At higher levels, responsibilities may include creating complex solicitations, supporting proposals, conducting price and cost analysis, negotiating price/cost and price/cost-related terms and other subcontract provisions
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules
• Reviews proposals and selects or recommends suppliers based on gathered information. May also recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures
• Works on or places orders with a value up to $500,000 USD

• Good communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential for this position
• Understanding of basic business principles such as contract language, bonds, insurance certificates, commercial terms and conditions, logistics and freight terms are all requirements within this position
• Specific licenses or certifications are not a prerequisite for this position

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent related experience. Equivalent related experience is defined as having five to ten years of either procurement or engineering experience while assigned to a construction project "in the field".

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information.

The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.