Senior Procurement Specialist

BBA Consultants; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Referral bonus

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects in Arizona and the southwestern United States. You will coordinate with project teams onsite and offsite to optimize value, manage risks, and ensure supplier performance.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in procurement or supply chain within EPCM or construction, with experience in mining or heavy industry. Travel may be required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in procurement, sourcing or supply chain, EPCM or construction preferred.
• Extensive capital projects procurement experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing vendors.
• Solid understanding of commercial, contractual and risk management principles.
• Willingness to travel; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects from packaging definition to executing the RFP process and award.
• Collaborate with procurement, expediting, transport and logistics teams across project sites.
• Align procurement with project objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Negotiate commercial terms, purchase orders and key supplier agreements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project performance.
• Drive vendor performance and accountability during project execution.
• Advise clients on best practices in strategic procurement, sourcing and supply chain optimization.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster repeat business.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Tools

Contract management

Project controls

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist

Job available in these locations:

• Elko, NV, United States
• Tucson, AZ, United States
• Phoenix, AZ, United States

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

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

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you’ll leadprocurement activities across the project life cycle, from strategy definitionto execution, providing optimal value for clients while managing risks, vendorsand contractor performance. You’ll serve as a key member to project teams andclients, driving strong commercial outcomes and supporting the successfuldelivery of complex capital projects.

Working alongside procurement managers, projectmanagers, engineers, both onsite and offsite across project teams, you’llcontribute to project performance and protect the firm’s commercial interests,while helping build a strong execution platform to support BBA’s expansion inthe U.S.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Lead procurement activities for major EPCM projects, from packaging definition to executing the RFP process to the award
• Participate alongside other procurement, expediting and 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

Do you qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

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

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• 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)

An overview of BBA’s 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

BBA considersmany factors when determining the annual base salary, including location,market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technicalassessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many 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

AboutBBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.