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Procurement Specialist - Power Industry
Sargent & Lundy • Elkridge, MD 21075 • Posted 24 days ago
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Hybrid • Full-time • Mid Level
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The Procurement Specialist at Sargent & Lundy is responsible for creating purchase orders, expediting suppliers, coordinating with engineering project managers and clients, managing the subcontract life cycle process, drafting RFP packages, supporting clients in procurement processes, evaluating proposals, performing risk assessments, negotiating contract terms, monitoring contract performance, and processing vendor invoices. This role allows for a hybrid work schedule, with a requirement to be in the Elkridge, MD office for three days a week.
Responsibilities
- Create purchase orders in S&L's internal vendor management systems
- Expedite suppliers, subcontractors, and engineering input as appropriate
- Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and client personnel
- Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
- Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers/subcontractors
- Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
- Evaluate proposals from suppliers/subcontractors
- Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
- Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions of subcontracts
- Monitor and evaluate contract performance
- Record keeping/document control with audit involvement
- Processing vendor invoices for payment
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
- Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors as necessary
- MS Office Suite proficiency
Preferred
- Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook
Full Job Description
Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Create purchase orders in S&L's internal vender management systems
+ Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
+ Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel
+ Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
+ Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
+ Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
+ Evaluate proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
+ Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
+ Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
+ Monitor and evaluate contract performance
+ Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
+ Processing vendor invoices for payment
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday spent in our Elkridge, MD office and two days from home.
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
+ Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
+ MS Office Suite proficiency
Valued but not required skills and experience:
+ Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
+ CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
+ Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
+ Life & Accident Insurance
+ Disability Coverage
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Back-Up Daycare
+ FSA & HSA
+ 401(k)
+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account
+ Merit Scholarship Program
+ Employee Discount Program
+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program
+ Tuition Assistance
+ First Professional Licensure Bonus
+ Employee Referral Bonus
+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Bereavement Leave
+ Flexible Work Arrangements
Awards & Recognition
CityElkridge
StateMD
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestProcurement
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2024-12176
Business GroupFinancial Group
DepartmentProcurement
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Create purchase orders in S&L's internal vender management systems
+ Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
+ Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel
+ Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
+ Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
+ Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
+ Evaluate proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
+ Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
+ Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
+ Monitor and evaluate contract performance
+ Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
+ Processing vendor invoices for payment
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday spent in our Elkridge, MD office and two days from home.
Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
+ Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
+ MS Office Suite proficiency
Valued but not required skills and experience:
+ Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
+ CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
+ Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & Benefits
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
+ Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
+ Life & Accident Insurance
+ Disability Coverage
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Back-Up Daycare
+ FSA & HSA
+ 401(k)
+ Pre-Tax Commuter Account
+ Merit Scholarship Program
+ Employee Discount Program
+ Corporate Charitable Giving Program
+ Tuition Assistance
+ First Professional Licensure Bonus
+ Employee Referral Bonus
+ Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Bereavement Leave
+ Flexible Work Arrangements
Awards & Recognition
CityElkridge
StateMD
CountryUnited States
Area of InterestProcurement
TypeFull Time - Regular
Job ID2024-12176
Business GroupFinancial Group
DepartmentProcurement
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