Senior Procurement Specialist

BBA Consultants; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a seasoned procurement expert to lead activities on major EPCM projects across Arizona. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in procurement and a strong background in capital projects.

This role demands exemplary negotiation skills and a proven ability to manage suppliers effectively while supporting strategic procurement initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture with an emphasis on innovation and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain preferred.
• Strong experience in capital projects procurement.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and purchase orders.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain

Negotiating contracts

Strong experience in capital projects procurement

Bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Your future role on our team

Join a growing EPCM firm and play a critical role in the success of large-scale mining and industrial projects across Arizona and the southwestern United States.

Position type

Regular

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects, from packaging definition to executing the RFP process to the award
• Participate alongside other procurement, expediting, transport, and logistics experts
• Work with project teams to align procurement activities with project objectives, schedules, and budgets
• Negotiate commercial agreements, purchase orders and key terms with suppliers
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance
• Drive vendor performance and accountability throughout project execution
• Support clients with best practices in strategic procurement, sourcing, and supply chain optimization
• Build strong relationships with clients to enable repeat business and long-term partnerships

Cultural fit

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results‑driven
• Inspirational leadership
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Ability to look beyond established standards
• Rigorous and ethical

Requirements & Certifications

• Over 15 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain (EPCM or construction preferred)
• Strong experience in capital projects procurement (equipment, services, construction)
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors
• Solid understanding of commercial, contractual and risk management principles
• Experience in mining, metals or heavy industry
• Experience on large EPCM or EPC projects
• Familiarity with project controls and contract administration interfaces
• Experience supporting strategic procurement initiatives or consulting mandates
• Frequent travel, depending on project needs, if outside Arizona
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Asset: bilingual (Spanish)

Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

Additional Benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• A growing business with many opportunities