Procurement Specialist at Marcus… · Willmar

The Construction Procurement Specialist purchases goods and services according to company policies and procedures. S/he evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history, works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts and ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions and maintains pricing histories and other vendor records.

• Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest responsible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or service and determine corrective action
• Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and the supplier’s reputation and history
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
• Facilitate the metal fabrication process from procurement of parts through fabrication and delivery to the job site to ensure priorities are met.
• Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels
• Locate and assist in the evaluation and qualification of vendor materials and equipment, subcontractors, and professional service providers.
• Maintain records of all contractual documentation
• Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims.
• Write and review supplier or subcontractor contracts and claims for conformance to company policy.
• Oversee administration of online purchasing and contract management systems.
• Communicate and enforce procurement policies & procedures to project team.
• Provide training to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project procurement reporting.
• Oversee the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.