Procurement Analyst/Buyer

Conti is a $1B industry leading construction services company delivering design/build, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and ongoing support across electrical, mechanical, controls, and industrial projects. Conti is an Equans, Inc. owned company. Position Summary The Procurement Specialist / Buyer supports project and operational procurement through sourcing, supplier management, purchasing execution, and data-driven decision-making. This role partners with project managers, operations, suppliers, and stakeholders to procure materials, equipment, and services efficiently, competitively, and in alignment with company objectives. The ideal candidate combines commercial acumen, procurement systems knowledge, analytics capability, and comfort with AI-enabled procurement tools. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Purchasing Source and procure construction materials, equipment, services, rentals, and subcontracted work. Develop RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs; evaluate supplier quotations for price, compliance, lead time, service, risk, and total cost. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contractual requirements. Create and manage purchase orders, contract releases, documentation, change orders, and PO revisions. Develop and maintain relationships with strategic and preferred suppliers. Participate in supplier reviews and monitor quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance metrics. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve supply chain disruptions and service issues. Digital Procurement & Systems Use procurement and ERP platforms such as Coupa, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, contract, catalog, workflow, and punch-out data. Support digital procurement initiatives, system enhancements, and process automation. Analytics & Reporting Analyze spend data to identify savings, supplier consolidation, and sourcing opportunities. Develop procurement dashboards, reports, KPI metrics, and data visualizations. Support supplier diversity, compliance, and reporting requirements. AI-Enabled Procurement Leverage AI-powered tools to improve procurement productivity, decision quality, RFQ development, bid analysis, contract review, supplier research, market intelligence, spend reporting, data analysis, and risk identification. Ensure responsible AI use in accordance with company policies, cybersecurity, and data governance standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with project managers, operations, finance, accounting, and estimating teams. Support project procurement planning, material forecasting, and supply chain risk mitigation. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant procurement experience may be considered. Experience 3-5 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience. Experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or related industries preferred. Experience conducting supplier negotiations and managing commercial transactions. Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. Experience with procurement, purchasing, ERP, or supply chain systems. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and project-environment skills. AI & Digital Skills Experience using AI-powered business tools such as Microsoft Copilot, procurement intelligence platforms, contract intelligence tools, or comparable technologies. Ability to validate AI-generated outputs while applying sound commercial judgment. Preferred Qualifications Category Management Experience Experience with category management, spend analysis, category strategies, supplier segmentation, sourcing roadmaps, supplier consolidation, total cost of ownership, and category planning. Additional Preferred Experience Coupa and construction procurement experience. Supplier qualification, contractor compliance, and contract management system experience. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent. Strategic thinking, supplier relationship management, negotiation, data analytics, and commercial acumen. Risk management, AI and digital adoption, continuous improvement, collaboration, communication, and influencing. Success Measures The successful candidate will be evaluated on: Cost savings, cost avoidance, and procurement cycle-time improvements. On-time delivery, supplier performance, contract compliance, and policy compliance. User satisfaction, procurement technology adoption, sourcing/category contributions, and data/reporting accuracy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conti LLC