Procurement Specialist

Rosendin Electric is a leading electrical contracting company seeking a highly skilled Procurement Team Lead to join our team. As a Procurement Team Lead, you will play a critical role in managing the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies.

• Manage a team of procurement professionals responsible for executing contractual obligations and providing oversight, support, and mentorship.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and adherence to documentation requirements.
• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre-bid closeout, including cost savings opportunities and process standardization efficiencies.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff personnel, and provide performance evaluation input to Regional Procurement Manager.
• Support the estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
• Represent the company in contracts and formulate policies with suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management.
• Monitor and oversee the execution of the competitive bid process via Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the team.
• Responsible for the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Lead aggregated sourcing events across regions as needed to drive procurement value on behalf of Rosendin Electric (REI).
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives geared toward increasing REI margin and enhancing process efficiencies.
• Review all internal/external metrics for suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and engage with Regional Procurement Manager to identify the root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.
• Ensure recommended awards are in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are in place with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Provide feedback and assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, delivery schedules, and procurement reporting.
• Responsible for the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting, and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the projections, financial planning, delivery schedules, and reporting.
• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt, and oversee the material review process. Enter documentation into the purchasing system.
• Review and approve vendor and A/P resolve invoice problems.
• Oversee the development and use of 3rd-party Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
• Oversee the return material and ensure proper and timely credit to the project.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as electrical engineering or business administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical procurement, with a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to delegate work effectively and balance the dual role of overseeing people and projects.
• Ability to work with supervision, and to adapt to and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401K plan.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability income protection insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care).
• Charitable giving match with the Rosendin Foundation.