Senior Purchasing Specialist - Major Process Equipment Procurement

Senior Purchasing Specialist - Major Process Equipment Procurement

JOB-10047923
Anticipated Start Date

November 16, 2026
Location

Richmond, VA
Type of Employment

Contract Hire
Employer Info

Our client is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors.
Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist - Electrical/Automation to support major capital projects by managing end-to-end procurement activities for assigned equipment, materials, and service packages. The role involves sourcing, bid management, supplier negotiations, contract administration, supplier performance management, and procurement governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project safety, quality, schedule, cost, and operational objectives.
Job Description

Execute cradle-to-grave procurement activities, including sourcing, bid solicitation, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, administration, and change management
Manage procurement of major equipment, materials, and services to support project execution objectives and schedules
Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, scope changes, and claims resolution
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance related to quality, schedule, delivery, and commercial requirements
Support procurement planning, risk mitigation, cost reduction initiatives, reporting, governance compliance, and procurement closeout activities
Skills Required

Minimum 6 years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience
Demonstrated experience managing sourcing events, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, contract awards, and commercial administration activities
Experience supporting EPC, EPCM, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, refining, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, or similar industrial capital projects
Experience working within schedule-driven project environments and coordinating cross-functional project stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting global procurement organizations and international project execution
Experience supporting lump-sum project procurement environments
Experience with major equipment commodities, including static equipment, rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and piping commodities
Experience utilizing e-Procurement, e-Bidding, and strategic sourcing platforms
Professional procurement certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent preferred
Education/Training/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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