Procurement Specialist - OFCI

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn in Kansas City is searching for a Procurement Specialist to support procurement operations. The successful candidate will engage suppliers to establish agreements, develop supply programs, and evaluate supplier performance. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning procurement strategies with operational needs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business management and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a professional non-union benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction materials purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Ability to analyze data and conduct relevant market research.
• Strong ability to negotiate terms with suppliers and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement processes and implement best practices.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and evaluate supplier performance.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in Ecommerce platform and ERPs

Ability to learn operating systems

Customer service skills

Knowledge of procurement disciplines

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management or related field

Job description

Role Summary

The Procurement Specialist will support procurement operations by engaging key suppliers to establish agreements, develop supply and service programs, and establish supplier performance standards. This position will also be responsible for engaging operations and other stakeholders to develop long‑term sourcing plans including contract workflow processes, strategic buying strategies, and ensuring IT resources align with business processes. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Responsible for procurement related projects including developing processes, implementing best practices, and process improvement enhancements.
• Solicits and tabulates quotes from suppliers for various material and supply purchases.
• Functions as first line of review for supplier contracts.
• Evaluates supplier performance through dashboard utilization and stakeholder inputs and provides feedback for ongoing decision making.
• Plans and facilitates supplier review meetings, tracking key outcomes and communicating with impacted stakeholders.
• Analyzes transaction activity to understand spend category trends on an as needed basis.
• Leads cross functional sourcing initiatives including RFPs, bids, or other solicitation methods.
• Researches and collects information related to supply and material trends.
• Regularly evaluates marketplace for new suppliers based on project, market, or industry trends.
• Negotiates business terms and conditions with suppliers and works with Legal and other internal and external stakeholders on resolution of contract terms, primarily purchase orders.
• Engages end users to gather business requirements to build RFPs or contract documents.
• Works to ensure that purchasing business requirements align with system functionality.
• Develops and maintains a database of key suppliers and vendors.
• Act as OFCI buyer/expeditor, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and installation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate.
• Proficiency in Ecommerce platform and ERPs.
• Ability to learn operating systems for data entry.
• Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to identify relationships and dependencies, using data analysis and industry experience.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers.
• Thorough knowledge of procurement disciplines.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Experience in MEP procurement, supply chain management, or construction project controls, preferably in mission‑critical or data center environments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction materials purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience (Preferred).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typically travel is not required.
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].