Strategic Buyer – Steel & EPC Sourcing Specialist

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support storage solutions procurement in Houston, TX. You will prepare bid documents, solicit quotations, evaluate supplier proposals, and issue purchase orders while ensuring compliance with technical specs and schedule requirements.

The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience in EPC procurement, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 1–5 years of relevant EPC procurement experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies and qualifies bidders and prepares bid documents.
• Solicits quotations and evaluates supplier proposals.
• Issues purchase orders and manages order confirmations.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and delivery for regional/international purchases.
• Ensures compliance with technical specs, standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintains procurement records in ERP systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Reading drawings

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support storage solutions procurement in Houston, TX. You will prepare bid documents, solicit quotations, evaluate supplier proposals, and issue purchase orders while ensuring compliance with technical specs and schedule requirements.

The ideal candidate has 1-5 years of experience in EPC procurement, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.