Job Description
The Perry Group, a CDM Smith Company, is seeking a procurement professional with experience in the heavy industrial engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) industry.
• Manages project and/or indirect procurement of goods and services of basic to highest complexity, as directed by project management, in support of client projects, unit or corporate group needs by negotiating subcontracts, blanket purchase agreements or filling purchase orders. Ensures that all procurement is in compliance with contractual terms, QA/QC process adherence, company policies and procedures. Ensures vendors adhere to negotiated procurement contracts.
• Manages project vendor POs and vendor submittal/delivery tracking log. Performs vendor onboarding including: supplier prequalification review (vendor risk analysis, etc.); obtaining required vendor credentials; reviewing vendor credentials. Manages vendor's ongoing compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as well as other contractual requirements.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff on the development of scopes of work, specifications, drawings and other requirements necessary for procurement packages; coordinates technical evaluations of competitive proposals with project management staff. Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and provides recommendations to project/upper management.
• Collaborates with senior leadership and/or functional management to gather requirements for procurement contracts including planning of work, terms and conditions, methodology for resolution of contract disputes, etc.
• Manages the procurement contract request for proposal (RFP) process. Issues invitation for bids. Reviews vendor proposals for alignment with RFP(s) and makes recommendations to senior leadership and/or functional management on vendor selection.
• Manages, reviews and negotiates procurement contract terms, conditions of solicitation, team agreements, subcontracts, and other related procurement agreements. Ensures contract final terms and conditions meet firm policies and procedures requirements.
• Manages and administers vendor contracts as necessary. Performs reviews and audits of contract execution including invoicing errors, compliance with policies and procedures, and compliance with terms and conditions. Confers with appropriate staff on issues relating to vendor performance, vendor delivery, expediting, vendor drawing approvals, and payment of vendor invoices.
• Present project procurement status and material status reports.
• Creates, manages and monitors purchase order forms and purchase orders. Reviews and resolves escalated purchase order issues in a timely fashion.
• Manages day-to-day activity of procurement staff. Provides feedback on performance appraisals. Manages the development and training of staff. Approves paid time off requests (PTO) and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Seven (7) years of related experience with 2 years supervisory or management experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to interact with senior leadership. • Excellent verbal and written skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. • Solid negotiating skills and the ability to exercise sound business judgment and discretion. • Ability to interact with all levels of staff as well as outside clients and vendors. • Requires the ability to oversee concurrent complex projects involving detail coordination under tight time schedules. • Excellent knowledge of contract and procurement principles, techniques, and practices, as well as good business practices. • Ability to direct, train and mentor staff.
