Procurement Specialist

Martin Marietta Materials; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Procurement Specialist at Martin Marietta will support procurement activities, vendor management, and ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards across the organization.

You will collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and cross-functional teams, conduct spend analyses, lead RFXs for large projects, and drive supplier negotiations while traveling up to 35-55% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field (aggregates, manufacturing, construction, or similar industries preferred).
• Basic understanding of sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes for equipment, materials, and services.
• Familiarity with supplier contracts and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with software and systems (ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Tableau is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working within diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 35-55% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support local procurement activities and monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build effective working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct site visits to prioritized locations and participate in regional and local meetings to drive procurement objectives.
• Perform spend and cost analyses and identify improvement opportunities; lead supplier identification, selection, and consolidation efforts.
• Drive negotiations for favorable contract terms (price, quality, service, and availability).
• Contribute to regional sourcing strategies and national category initiatives.
• Lead Formal RFXs for large projects or spend categories through company tender platform.
• Complete Supplier Contracts for all on-site suppliers, large spend suppliers and specific projects per annual KPI goal.
• Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids and proposals, and prepare purchase orders.
• Manage supplier prequalification and ensure ongoing compliance with company requirements.
• Drive adoption of contract usage, eProcurement systems, procurement channel compliance, and supplier spend consolidation.
• Support and deliver procurement and supply chain training initiatives for Division management.
• Maintain alignment with the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist will provide foundational support to procurement activities, assisting in vendor management and ensuring alignment with company standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role offers an opportunity to build procurement expertise while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support local procurement activities and monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to build effective working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct site visits to prioritized locations and participate in regional and local meetings to drive procurement objectives.
• Perform formal spend and cost comparison analyses and identify improvement opportunities, including:Leading supplier identification, selection, and consolidation efforts.
• Driving negotiations for favorable contract terms (price, quality, service, and availability).
• Contributing to regional sourcing strategies and national category initiatives.
• Lead Formal RFXs (Request for Information, Proposal, or Quotation) for large projects or spend categories through company tender platform.
• Complete Supplier Contracts for all on-site suppliers, large spend suppliers and specific projects per annual KPI goal.
• Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids and proposals, and prepare purchase orders.
• Manage supplier prequalification and ensure ongoing compliance with company requirements.
• Drive adoption of contract usage, eProcurement systems, procurement channel compliance, and supplier spend consolidation.
• Support and deliver procurement and supply chain training initiatives for Division management.
• Maintain alignment with the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field (aggregates, manufacturing, construction, or similar industries preferred).
• Basic understanding of sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes for equipment, materials, and services.
• Familiarity with supplier contracts and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with software and systems (e.g., ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working within diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 35-55% of the time.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $75,000 -$96,000 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The hiring range for this role represents the base compensation we expect to pay for the position at time of hire and does not represent the total possible base pay of the position. In addition, this role is eligible for our annual bonus program. Bonuses awarded under this program are determined based on the performance of the organization and the employee. In addition to our base compensation, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Benefits

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation - Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program - for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

About Martin Marietta

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.