Senior Procurement Specialist-Custom Equipment

Lummus Technology; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lummus Technology is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to oversee the project procurement lifecycle. Responsibilities include sourcing, bid evaluation, and supplier management. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers, contributing to the company's innovative approach and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with engineered equipment.
• Working knowledge of project procurement process.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project procurement lifecycle.
• Negotiate with potential sellers.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project procurement knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist-Custom Equipment

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join the Lummus Family, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.

From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.

Job Overview:

The Senior Procurement Specialist oversees the entire project procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to manufacturing and delivery. This involves issuing inquiries, evaluating bids, and issuing purchase orders for a wide range of engineered equipment, materials, and services. This also entails review and completion of all purchase order documents, ensuring that all essential elements as terms and conditions, scope of work, pricing, payment terms, marking, packaging, shipping details, warrantees, and the applicable signatures are included. Ensures effective communication among different disciplines and external suppliers and maintains proper records of communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze requisition packages and bids for completion and quality assessment
• Prepare and obtain approvals for commercial bid tabulations and recommendations
• Identify, resolve, or mitigate performance issues relating to supplier performance while ensuring a positive working relationship with key or top suppliers
• Coordinate technical evaluations with relevant engineers
• Collaborate with the Manager Procurement to select potential sellers and formalize a bidders list
• Conduct negotiations with potential sellers proficiently
• Independently conduct meetings and negotiations
• Solid understanding of the company’s purchasing terms and conditions
• Prepare commercial meeting minutes
• Generate and submit inquiry packages to obtain sufficient acceptable bids
• Evaluate transportation and related logistic matters
• Coordinate Inspection activities with 3rd party inspection agencies
• Preparation, verification, and issuance of purchase orders
• Furnish necessary planning and scheduling information to the Project Controls department
• Maintain updated requisition and purchase order status reports
• Coordinate reported non-conformances pertaining to sellers, in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Expedite documentation and materials to ensure timely delivery
• Review of seller invoices, issuing payment claims and maintain close communication with accounts payable
• Manage potential back charges to seller, while keeping the Manager Procurement informed
• Evaluate and record supplier performances

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2-5 years of experience with engineered equipment
• Working knowledge of project procurement process
• Ability to improvise, be flexible, handle challenging circumstances
• Ability to work effectively independently as well as collaboratively with team
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, both internal and external
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks preferred
• Experience analyzing supplier performance data, and supplier financial information to make informed procurement decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Company Overview:

With a heritage spanning more than 115 years and a focus on innovation that has resulted in more than 140 technologies and 4,100 patents, Lummus is the global leader in the development and implementation of process technologies that make modern life possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Environmental Services

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