Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist II is responsible for medium and high criticality materials, equipment, and subcontracts sourcing events. Expectation is "expert level" knowledge on procurement related processes and procedures. Additionally, a Procurement Specialist II should develop negotiating strategies, assign work, plus oversee and mentor lesser tenured peers; Procurement Specialist I and II. The Procurement Specialist II is also responsible for sourcing activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities during the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitation through the Award phase. The Procurement Coordinator III must also be proficient in performing commercial analysis' of Bidders' proposals, writing and submitting recommendations of award and conducting Bidder conferences. Responsibilities also include engaging and maintaining Supplier relationships on awarded contracts, communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining overall transparency with the Project Management Team (PMT).

Focus on the contract life-cycle management and administration, and the overall supplier management and relationship building.

Has the primary responsibility in the establishment of core contract management processes and contract content in order to monitor and manage contract compliance.

Participate in procurement project management teams to support contract compliance.

Advise in Master Agreement Program Contract Development.

Lead in procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events, commensurate with level of procurement experience, including:

Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments accordingly, for various medium to high criticality/complex equipment, material and services at best value to Zachry.

Develop performance-based scopes of work and understand specifications & drawing packages.

Understand terms and conditions and contract formation.

Support contract administration and subcontract management

Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings.

Participate in supplier and subcontractor close-out meetings

Scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments

Participate in weekly procurement meetings.

Work Leader for teams with partial supervision responsibilities such as assigning work, overseeing Level 1 and Level 2 activities and providing backup support to Project Procurement Manager.

Mentorship role to team and other procurement personnel.

Provide support to other procurement personnel as needed.

Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry's standard operating procedures.

Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Dragnet, PPMS, and other job-specific IT support systems.

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to operate Microsoft suite. Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign would be beneficial

Some travel may be necessary 25% or less (when required)

Bachelor's degree or a diploma with equivalent working experience in lieu of a degree

• Preferred large industrial construction procurement experience
• Prefer experience in multiple industrial market sectors
• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. Work will be in a conservative corporate office environment operating and functioning at a fast pace. Our corporate campus includes an on-site café with various daily breakfast, lunch and snack-time selections, a sizeable fitness center equipped with various state of the artwork out equipment & weights, outdoor walking/jogging-path, herb garden, basketball half-court, sand-volleyball court, soccer field, as well as a clinic with a certified nurse practitioner. Office noise will be low and generally consist of cube neighbors' phone-calls, conversations and/or laughter. The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Procurement Coordinator position. Job Category Procurement/Construction

Degree Level High School Graduate or GED

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day