Procurement Specialist

Overview

Support procurement ops, manage suppliers, contracts, sourcing, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier database
• performance dashboard
• contract negotiation
• rfp management
• spend analysis
• process improvement

Tasks

-Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed. -Develops and maintains a database of key suppliers and vendors. -Researches and collects information related to supply and material trends. -Evaluates supplier performance through dashboard utilization and stakeholder inputs and provides feedback for ongoing decision making. -Negotiates business terms and conditions with suppliers and works with Legal and other internal and external stakeholders on resolution of contract terms, primarily purchase orders. -Responsible for procurement related projects including developing processes, implementing best practices, and process improvement enhancements. -Leads cross functional sourcing initiatives including RFPs, bids, or other solicitation methods. -Regularly evaluates marketplace for new suppliers based on project, market, or industry trends. -Solicits and tabulates quotes from suppliers for various material and supply purchases. -Functions as first line of review for supplier contracts. -Engages end users to gather business requirements to build RFPs or contract documents. -Analyzes transaction activity to understand spend category trends on an as needed basis. -Plans and facilitates supplier review meetings, tracking key outcomes and communicating with impacted stakeholders. -Works to ensure that purchasing business requirements align with system functionality.

Requirements

• supply chain
• procurement
• ecommerce
• erp
• ms office
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-5+ years construction materials purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience (Preferred) -Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers -Proficiency in Ecommerce platform and ERPs -Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner -Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds -Typically travel is not required -Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen -In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered. -Communication skills, verbal and written -Ability to learn operating systems for data entry -Ability to identify relationships and dependencies, using data analysis and industry experience -Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment -Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate -Thorough knowledge of procurement disciplines -Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling -Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally -Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management or related field (Preferred)

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Benefits

-Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

About Je Dunn Construction

-Headquartered in Kansas City, the company operates across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and government. -With a track record of delivering complex and high-quality projects, the company is known for its expertise in managing large-scale construction. -The company’s commitment to innovation and safety has earned it recognition as a leader in the industry. -Projects range from hospitals and universities to sports stadiums and office buildings, showcasing the company’s versatility. -The company has consistently earned industry awards for excellence in construction and project management.

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Security Clearance

-background screening required -drug‑free workplace