Project Procurement & Sales Specialist

Commercial Metals; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost”

Day 1 Paid-time Off

401(k) company match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals is seeking a Project Procurement & Sales Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead end-to-end procurement for large-scale projects, evaluating vendors and negotiating terms to maximize profitability while aligning with project specs and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and experience with multi-vendor sourcing. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to drive strategic sourcing and risk

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, estimating, or project coordination within a construction or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, and making sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Proficiency in vendor coordination, quotation development, and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting large-scale or "mega" construction projects with multi-vendor sourcing requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with RFQ management platforms and procurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for project-based sourcing, including RFQs ranging from 5 to 100+ line items, ensuring alignment with project specifications, margin targets, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze and evaluate vendor proposals using independent judgment to assess pricing competitiveness, material availability, lead times, and overall value.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project execution strategy, advise on material sourcing feasibility, and provide data-driven procurement insights.
• Drive sourcing strategy for national and mega-project initiatives, including early-stage construction opportunities, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Prioritize and manage competing procurement demands across multiple active projects, exercising discretion in resource allocation and timeline management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of sourcing operations.
• Prepare and present procurement analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making at the project and leadership level

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Construction management

Equivalent experience

Tools

RFQ platforms

Procurement systems

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

The Project Procurement & Sales Specialist leads the strategic sourcing and procurement efforts for large-scale construction ("mega-project") opportunities across CMC Construction Services. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion in evaluating vendor capabilities, developing competitive pricing strategies, and managing complex, multi-line sourcing initiatives. Partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership, this position plays a critical role in driving project profitability, mitigating supply chain risk, and enabling CMC's growth in high-value construction markets.

This position may be based in any of the following locations: Baton Rouge, LA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; or Austin, TX. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these offices and will be aligned to the location that best supports business needs.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for project-based sourcing, including RFQs ranging from 5 to 100+ line items, ensuring alignment with project specifications, margin targets, and delivery timelines
• Analyze and evaluate vendor proposals using independent judgment to assess pricing competitiveness, material availability, lead times, and overall value - making sourcing recommendations that directly impact project profitability
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project execution strategy, advise on material sourcing feasibility, and provide data-driven procurement insights
• Drive sourcing strategy for national and mega-project initiatives, including early-stage construction opportunities, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans
• Prioritize and manage competing procurement demands across multiple active projects, exercising discretion in resource allocation and timeline management
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of sourcing operations
• Prepare and present procurement analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making at the project and leadership level

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, estimating, or project coordination within a construction or industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, and making sourcing decisions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities
• Proficiency in vendor coordination, quotation development, and cost analysis
• Experience supporting large-scale or "mega" construction projects with multi-vendor sourcing requirements preferred
• Familiarity with RFQ management platforms and procurement systems preferred

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field - or equivalent combination of education and progressive experience

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.