Strategic Sourcing Specialist

*This role can sit in either our Scottsdale,AZ office or Denver, CO Office. *POSITION SUMMARY:The level 2 Strategic Sourcing Specialist takes a more active role in the sourcing process, leading RFx events, conducting supplier evaluations, and negotiating contracts. This role involves greater independence and responsibility in managing supplier relationships and executing strategic sourcing initiatives. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Contract Negotiation Support - Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating risks.Lead Supplier Identification and Qualification - Independently identify and evaluate suppliers, ensuring alignment with company standardsSupport the procurement team with developing appropriate sources of supply.RFx Process Management - Lead and manage the "request for" events to ensure compliance to project design, as well as pricing and quality requirements.Analyze quotes received and making recommendations for award.Supplier Performance Monitoring - Track and report on supplier performance metrics, addressing any issues reality to quality, delivery or compliance.Input and maintain necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.Assist in procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards.Maintain a cooperative working relationships with suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services.Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work with other departments (Engineering, Estimating, Operations, etc.) to align sourcing activities with business strategiesPerform material demand forecasting reports on a regular basis.Manage major material inventories and allocations to projects to meet project schedules Ability to travel as needed.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Require a 2-year Degree in Business or Management or equivalent work experience.2+ years’ Purchasing/Buyer experience in the Construction and/or Engineering field.Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation. PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:Preference given for bilingual candidates.Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.Experience with Viewpoint preferred.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Benefits and Pay:Paid Company HolidaysPaid Time OffWe provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.Salary $80,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.HEALTH AND SAFETYPrimoris Services Corporation keeps abreast of changes to promote health & safety actively.•Update our policies according to changes in occupational health and safety legislation.•Use incentive actions for health & safety (e.g., presenting safe employee awards).•Analyze past incidents to discover what went wrong.•Establish clear procedures for accident reporting.•Revise work procedures to make them safer.Primoris Services Corporation may consult experts and/or insurance representatives to ensure they comply with local and international standards.ADAPrimoris Services Corporation does not discriminate based on disability in its services, programs, or activities.Employment: Primoris does not discriminate based on disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. Primoris Services Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.Modifications to Policies and Procedures: Primoris will make reasonable modifications to policies and proceduresDISCLAIMERThe information contained in this job description is accurate at the time of posting, but Primoris Services Corporation reserves the right to modify or change job responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and other aspects of the position without prior notice.This job description does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or employment.Primoris Services Corporation is not responsible for any errors and/or omissions in this description. For questions or concerns, please contact totalrewards@prim.com