Procurement Specialist

Martin Marietta; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide foundational support for procurement activities and vendor management, aligning with safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational needs and contribute to regional sourcing strategies.

The role requires 2–3 years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant procurement experience in aggregates, manufacturing, construction, or related industries.
• Basic understanding of sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support local procurement activities and monitor vendor performance to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Managers and stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.
• Lead RFx processes for large projects or spend categories and manage supplier prequalification and contracts.
• Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids, and prepare purchase orders.
• Drive adoption of eProcurement systems and supplier spend consolidation.
• Support procurement training initiatives for Division management.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in 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.

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.