Procurement Specialist

Overview SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today. Internal Applicants: This position can be performed from any Turner office. Position Description Conduct procurement activities in support of project delivery and approved procurement strategies. Review drawings and specifications, develop scopes of work, solicit bids, prepare bid tabulations, and coordinate procurement documentation for review and approval to support competitive sourcing efforts. Responsibilities Perform SourceBlue (SB) competitive bid procurement process, conduct thorough bid evaluations and Best and Final Offers (BAFOs) processes for assigned projects, including Request for Questions/Proposals (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. Develop, refine, and finalize scopes of work for assigned procurement packages to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with project needs. Receive, analyze, and tabulate supplier proposals; manage bid clarifications, revisions, and BAFOs under guidance of SB Procurement leads. Evaluate pricing and scope alignment to support informed procurement recommendations. Identify and escalate scope gaps, construction issues, and technical questions identified during bid and procurement activities to SB Preconstruction leads. Draft Recommendation of Award (ROA) documentation, including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions, and approved alternates for review and approval by SB Procurement and Preconstruction leads. Submit purchase order requests following approved and executed Return on Assets (ROAs) in accordance with established department procedures. Participate in and contribute to project team meetings and coordination sessions to support procurement execution and schedule alignment. Escalate complex technical, commercial, schedule, or risk-related issues for resolution to Procurement supervisor. Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and content development related to SB Procurement team processes. Promote and represent company and its services to key stakeholders as an industry leader. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Supply Chain, or related field, with a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience in construction procurement, sourcing, supplier experience or related project delivery roles, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Broad knowledge of construction and supply chain operations. Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and construction accounting procedures. Ability to interpret and apply contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project and procurement schedules. Experience analyzing supplier proposals, including pricing, scope alignment, qualifications, and documenting procurement recommendations in coordination with project/preconstruction teams. Demonstrated analytical thinking, sound judgment with attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in project forecasting, budget management, cost and accounting policies and procedures. Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities. Able to work with minimal information and quickly develop understanding of impacts to procurement forecasts. Project engineering skills to manage competing demands and meet established deadlines. Familiar with basic lean concepts and continuous improvement methods and tools. Professional presentation delivery and written communication skills, able to anticipate needs of audience and tailor communications accordingly. Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite with intermediate Excel skills, familiar with SharePoint and collaborative tools. Benefits and Equal Opportunity Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, and 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, and short-term and long-term disability coverage. In addition, paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and year‑end appreciation pay are offered. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor For reasonable accommodations, please click here. View your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr