Senior Procurement Specialist

Rosendin Electric; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of purchasing and logistics for electrical construction materials while collaborating with talented professionals. You will be responsible for managing complex procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with policies. If you have a strong background in electrical equipment and procurement, along with excellent communication skills, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction purchasing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute complex bid invitations and requests for proposals.
• Negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.

Skills

Procurement Techniques

Electrical Equipment Knowledge

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Supervisory Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and more.

Why Rosendin?

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100 years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity with a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Your Next Opportunity:

The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for planning, forecasting, logistics, purchasing, and releasing of commodity construction materials, electrical equipment, lighting, and supplies as assigned. The Senior Procurement Specialist provides leadership, training, and management as assigned.

What You'll Do:

1. Prepare and distribute complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposal, including logistics, warehousing, kitting, and cutting and packaging requirements; receive, analyze, and recommend approval of bids most advantageous to Rosendin.
2. Process difficult and unique purchasing transactions according to state laws, federal statutes, policies, and procedures established by Rosendin.
3. Assist departments with specification development, draft RFPs.
4. Review, analyze, and approve all purchases where award is not made to the low bidder to ensure justification exists and policy is followed. Review, analyze, research, and approve purchases of a non-competitive nature.
5. Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of deficiency and take corrective action.
6. Plan all aspects of purchasing from project award to closeout.
7. Negotiate contracts and formulate policies with suppliers and professional service providers.
8. Oversee execution of the purchasing buy-out.
9. Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
10. Collaborate with estimating management, design professionals, and site management.
11. Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
12. Enforce procurement policies and procedures to project team.
13. Support projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules, and project purchasing reporting.
14. Develop and review all procurement analytics, reporting, and deliverables.
15. Supervise buyers/expeditors when necessary.
16. Other duties as assigned based on the business unit's needs.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

1. Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
2. Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; supervisory skills required.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Oracle experience is a plus.
6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities.
7. Work under time pressure with a positive attitude.
8. Strong oral and written communication skills.
9. Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player.
10. Effective interaction with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others.

What You Bring to Us:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years of electrical construction purchasing experience.
3. Combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Travel:

Up to %

Working Conditions:

Indoor environment with varying conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally. Noise levels vary from low to loud on job sites. Rosendin complies with ADA and applicable laws, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age, or other protected categories.