Procurement Specialist (OFCI)

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• With SCM assistance, prepare OFCI Vendor Strategy Documents

• Review and assist with preparation of Single Source Justifications

• Review and assist with preparation of Scope of Work documents

• Coordinate project-specific requirements with Category Management lead.

• Manage the POR process, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings

• Process change orders, RFIs and submittals

• Assist with, and when appropriate, implement new procurement process controls

• Communicate with the home office on a regular basis regarding Procurement matters

• Produce and compile accurate reports for the project team, stakeholders and clients

• Develop an advanced understanding of construction and related contract agreements for goods and services

• Conduct price analysis, modeling, purchase-price cost analysis and identify competitive benchmarks

Must Haves:

• Experience in Construction is desired.

• Five to ten years of experience in procurement and contract administration, working on a variety of projects to include technology-based clients

• Strong understanding of contract requirements and processes

• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships

• Ability to establish and build successful supplier relationships

• Experience in planning, leading and structuring negotiations with both internal and external customers and suppliers to optimize value

• Effective time management and organizational skills

• Proficiency and experience with various procurement methodologies and sourcing techniques

• Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and persuasion skills

• Results-focused, with a proactive approach to workload