Senior Procurement Specialist - Electrical/Fiber-Comm

Job Overview Division: SourceBlue Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA Travel Involved: 30-40% Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Job Family: SourceBlue Compensation: Salaried Exempt Position Description SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and growth in equipment and material procurement since its inception, we provide clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today. This position can be performed from any Turner office location. Conduct and lead the competitive sourcing and evaluation of complex equipment and scope packages across multiple projects or categories, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements. Manage the procurement process from scope review to bid coordination and award recommendations, working closely with SourceBlue Preconstruction team, project staff, suppliers, and procurement leadership. Facilitate review of procurement materials to ensure completeness and ready for award, supervise procurement staff, and support talent development and operational improvement efforts. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities Lead the SourceBlue competitive procurement process through bid evaluation, Best and Final Offer (BAFO) processes, RFQ/RFP development, bid management, analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations. Establish project-specific bidding procedures, prepare bid documentation, and review and address comments on bid lists. Serve as key liaison between assigned project teams and stakeholders, including business centers, suppliers, and procurement leadership, while supervising the procurement team and supporting talent development, operational consistency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain a thorough understanding of project drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to manage procurement development and finalization of scopes, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs. Oversee scope alignment, bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs, and provide guidance to the procurement team as needed. Engage in negotiations of scope and pricing through to bid awards. Finalize and issue Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates to the Preconstruction lead. Collaborate with supplier prequalification teams to support informed sourcing decisions. Review and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions during bid and procurement activities. Contribute recommendations for continuous improvement reviews to develop and implement procurement standards, tools, and best practices. Support and participate in procurement system initiatives, data accuracy, reporting, and adoption of new platforms. Analyze procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements. Provide coaching and supervise the procurement team, conduct onboarding, deliver performance feedback, and engage in talent management processes. Represent the company and its services to key stakeholders as an industry leader. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, and a minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably within commercial construction, large‑scale project environments, or supplier experience. Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of building construction types. Ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules. Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principles, contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, accounting and cost control procedures. Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documentation of procurement recommendations. Ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis. Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner. Supervisory experience required; able to observe performance, identify areas of development, and deliver performance feedback. Interpersonal relationship building skills; ability to engage and secure partnerships with a broad range of contacts in construction and supply chain, and effectively work across organizational levels. Negotiation skills with ability to influence and engage others. Advanced presentation delivery skills; anticipate needs and tailor communications appropriately. Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgment, decision making, and problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement culture, concepts, principles, methods, and tools. Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel skills, knowledge of SharePoint, and collaboration tools. Limited travel. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and uses a keyboard. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mobility and occasional travel both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances are required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment is primarily office‑based with occasional exposure to construction sites, where employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels are usually quiet to moderate in an office setting, and moderate to loud at construction sites. Employees must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Salary The salary range for this position in NJ is estimated to be $98,000–$139,000 annualized. The salary range for this position in Seattle is estimated to be $100,000–$140,000 annualized. The salary range for this position in Denver is estimated to be $90,000–$138,000 annualized. The salary range for this position in California is estimated to be $110,000–$160,000 annualized. The salary range for this position in Chicago is estimated to be $90,000–$129,000 annualized. The salary range for this position in NY is estimated to be $100,000–$152,000 annualized. Benefits Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay. Equal Opportunity Employer Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner Construction Company