Procurement Specialist II

Procurement Specialist II Houston, Texas Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months - Contract to Direct Possible Pay Rate: $33.00 - $38.00 Work Schedule: 5/8s Position Summary Procurement Specialist II is responsible for medium and high criticality materials, equipment, and subcontract sourcing events. Expectation is expert level knowledge of procurement processes and procedures. Additionally, Procurement Specialist II should develop negotiating strategies, assign work, and oversee and mentor less tenured peers such as Procurement Specialist I and II. This role supports sourcing activities for both estimating efforts in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities throughout the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitation through award. The Procurement Specialist II must be proficient in commercial analysis of bidders, proposals, writing and submitting award recommendations and conducting bidder conferences. Responsibilities also include maintaining supplier relationships on awarded contracts and communicating with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency with the Project Management Team. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in industrial construction, EPC projects, or similar industries such as power, oil and gas, petrochemical, or large engineered equipment Hands?on experience sourcing medium and high criticality materials, equipment and subcontract packages and performing full commercial analysis from RFI through award Ability to work independently, manage a fast?paced workload, elevate issues and produce accurate and detailed work Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams) and experience with DocuSign or Adobe Sign workflows Some travel may be necessary, 25% or less when required Preferred Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree Seven or more years of related procurement experience Proven industrial construction procurement experience across multiple market sectors with direct interface experience with client and engineering teams Responsibilities 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 to monitor and manage contract compliance Participate in procurement project management teams to support contract compliance Identify issues, propose solutions, provide negotiation support and resolve contractual issues Advise in Master Agreement Program Contract Development Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFIs) Lead in procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events, commensurate with level of procurement experience, including: conduct research and develop sourcing strategies; develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments accordingly for various medium to high criticality or complex equipment, material and services; develop performance?based scopes of work; understand specifications and drawing packages; develop negotiating strategies; conduct bidder conferences; coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel; perform evaluation of proposals and conduct supplier negotiations; write supplier recommendations that explain and support the source selection process and decision; understand terms and conditions and contract formation; negotiate award of contracts to suppliers; 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; mentorship role to team and other procurement personnel; manage work in fast?paced environment, focused on complex, higher?profile technical items; provide support to other procurement personnel as needed; maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with company standard operating procedures; maintain knowledge of Oracle, Dragnet, PPMS and other job specific IT support systems; develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders and personnel. Company Information System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically. Equal Opportunity Employer System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #M-1 #LI-EB1 Ref: #195-Precision Zachry #J-18808-Ljbffr