Procurement Specialist: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education/tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Employee discount program

Pension plan

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support local procurement activities, manage supplier performance, and ensure safety and quality standards across projects. You will collaborate with Operations and category managers to build strong cross-functional relationships and drive procurement objectives.

The role requires 2–3 years in procurement within aggregates, manufacturing, or construction settings, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• 2-3 years of relevant procurement experience in construction, manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes for equipment, materials, and services.

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.
• Conduct site visits to prioritized locations and participate in regional and local meetings to drive procurement objectives.
• Lead formal spend and cost comparison analyses and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and consolidation efforts and drive negotiations for favorable terms.
• Complete supplier contracts for on-site suppliers and large spend suppliers per KPI goals and annual targets.
• Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids, and prepare purchase orders.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support local procurement activities, manage supplier performance, and ensure safety and quality standards across projects. You will collaborate with Operations and category managers to build strong cross-functional relationships and drive procurement objectives.

The role requires 2–3 years in procurement within aggregates, manufacturing, or construction settings, with strong negotiation and data analysis skills.