Procurement Specialist

Linesight; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement processes and supplier relationships. The role requires 3+ years of experience in procurement within a data center or construction environment. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Join a dynamic team that values personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong IT skills with focus on data management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement of goods and services across the construction industry.
• Manage procurement process including proposals, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Conduct supplier capacity modeling and inventory management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Data Processing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement or supply chain management

Job description

As a Procurement Specialist at Linesight , you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teamsnurturinga strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role you will:

• Assist in the procurement of goods and services across the construction industry
• Create and manage all aspects of the procurement process including requests for proposals, purchase orders, change orders and invoicing
• Conduct prequalification and shortlisting of suppliers through bid analysis and expert negotiation of pricing, making award recommendations as required
• Ensure all documentation is well organised and accessible, and provide administrative support where required
• Benchmark the latest industry trends and practices to keep a fresh view on the competitive landscape
• Manage contract development, finalisation, and administration with rigorous attention to detail
• Conduct supplier capacity modelling, production planning and inventory management systems across the region
• Create weekly reports and dashboards to monitor overall progress and identify any risks in the supply chain

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have grown your experience over 3 years in a procurement and supply chain management role within a data centre or construction environment
• Have a Bachelor’s degree or a professional qualification in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Are enthusiastic about being part of a global team, and able to flex your hours to engage across regions and time zones
• Have excellent IT skills with a strong focus on data processing, management and analytics
• Have strong negotiation skills and a passion for reducing costs and a track record ofsuccess in this area
• Adapt to new processes with agility and enthusiasm
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Contracts/Procurement

The ability to get the most from the construction supply chain is critical to the success of a project and program, and a specialist team will champion innovative supplier relationship management, implement key performance indicators, and advance all aspects of sustainable sourcing. Envision yourself as part of our expert procurement and supply chain management team, delivering maximum project success for world-leading clients, while leveraging the extensive suite of supports and learning pathways available to realise your potential and achieve your career ambitions.

“There is complete meritocracy at Linesight – there are no barriers to progression as we continue to expand and grow. It's an ambitious business with a distinct culture that encourages and supports the building of meaningful relationships, both inside and outside the organisation.”

Giles Heather

Director

“The company places huge emphasis on personal and professional development, with a vast range of supports and pathways available to offer our people the skills and progression opportunities they need to succeed and excel.”

Jenny Robinson

Learning and Development Specialist

“I have had the opportunity to work in multiple sectors, which has expanded my technical understanding significantly in the seven years that I have been with the business.”