Senior Procurement Specialist

Sr. Procurement SpecialistThe Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing complex procurement functions with direction from the Procurement Manager. Duties to include (but are not limited to) RFQ/RFP creation and solicitation, RFI management, quote/proposal review, executing purchase orders, vendor relationship management, and other duties as assigned.The Sr. Procurement Specialist will conduct business in accordance with Cajun Industries' Best Practices and Code of Ethics and be an active participant in the continuous development of the safety culture at Cajun Industries.Responsibilities:Builds and maintains a working relationship with vendors to obtain competitive pricingWorks with Estimating and Projects teams to build requisitions, solicit quotes, review proposals, and execute ordersAbility to take an RFQ/RFP package through all stages of the procurement process ending in the execution of a purchase orderExpedites vendor quotesNegotiate the first pass on Terms and Conditions for standard purchase orders, prior to execution, with review and support from the Procurement ManagerAnswers RFIs in a timely mannerIdentify cost saving opportunities and work with the procurement strategy to reduce costs without compromising quality or delivery scheduleMaintains record of quotes, purchase orders, and applicable procurement logsResolve and approve vendor invoices as assignedReviews expediting reports with Expeditors to ensure orders are on time and reports any delays to the appropriate stakeholdersSupports Procurement Specialists in their job duties as neededMentors Procurement Specialists in learning the duties of a Sr. Procurement SpecialistAttends and participates in meetings as assignedOther duties as assignedQualifications:Experience:Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Procurement required with four years of experience being in an Industrial construction company and/or engineering firmStrong negotiation and analytical skillsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)Education:High School Diploma (or equivalent) requiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college/university is preferred