Lead Procurement Specialist

Lead Procurement Specialist Location: San Antonio, TX or Houston, TX Job type: 6 month contract Our EPC Firm client is hiring a Lead Procurement Specialist for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX or Houston, TX. The Lead Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing medium and high critical materials, equipment, and subcontracts. This role requires expert level knowledge of procurement processes and procedures. A Lead Procurement Specialist is expected to lead small groups and substitute in place of the Project Procurement Manager (PPM), performing PPM related responsibilities. Additionally, a Lead Procurement Specialist should develop negotiating strategies, assign work, and oversee and mentor lesser tenured peers (e.g., Procurement Coordinator I and II). The Lead Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and procurement execution activities during the project life cycle from RFP solicitation through the Award phase. The Lead Procurement Specialist must also be proficient in performing commercial analyses of bidders\' proposals, writing and submitting recommendations of award, and conducting bidder conferences. Responsibilities also include engaging and maintaining supplier relationships on awarded contracts, communicating with key internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining transparency with the Project Management Team (PMT). Responsibilities Focus on contract life-cycle management and administration, and overall supplier management and relationship building Establish 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 Participate in Deal Development and support estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI\'s) Lead in procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events, commensurate with level of procurement experience Conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages and amendments for various medium to high criticality/complex equipment, material and services at best value Develop performance-based scopes of work and understand specifications and drawing packages Develop negotiating strategies Conduct bidder conferences and 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, including assigning work and providing backup support to the Project Procurement Manager Mentorship role to team and other procurement personnel Manage work in a 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 standard operating procedures Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Dragnet, PPMS, and other job-specific IT systems Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Minimum 5-7 years of related experience Ability to work independently, think and plan ahead, and bring issues to management. Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (preferred) Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign would be beneficial Some travel may be necessary (25% or less) What is an added plus? Bachelor\'s degree or a diploma with equivalent working experience in lieu of a degree 5-7 years related industry experience preferred Preferred large industrial construction procurement experience Experience in multiple industrial market sectors Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, and use of hand/eye coordination; may be required to lift, carry and move objects safely. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work will be in a conservative corporate office environment operating at a fast pace. Office space is typically in cubicles near colleagues. The campus includes an on-site cafe, fitness center, walking/jogging path, outdoor spaces, and various amenities. Office noise will be low to moderate, with normal conversations and activity. ESPO Corporation View all open jobs at espocorp.com/jobs Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965 ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health and dental insurance, and 401k after eligibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please contact us directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr