Strategic Megaproject Procurement Lead

Commercial Metals; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost”

Day 1 Paid-time Off

401(k) company match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals is seeking a Project Procurement & Sales Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead end-to-end procurement for large-scale projects, evaluating vendors and negotiating terms to maximize profitability while aligning with project specs and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and experience with multi-vendor sourcing. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to drive strategic sourcing and risk

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, estimating, or project coordination within a construction or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, and making sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Proficiency in vendor coordination, quotation development, and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting large-scale or "mega" construction projects with multi-vendor sourcing requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with RFQ management platforms and procurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for project-based sourcing, including RFQs ranging from 5 to 100+ line items, ensuring alignment with project specifications, margin targets, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze and evaluate vendor proposals using independent judgment to assess pricing competitiveness, material availability, lead times, and overall value.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project execution strategy, advise on material sourcing feasibility, and provide data-driven procurement insights.
• Drive sourcing strategy for national and mega-project initiatives, including early-stage construction opportunities, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Prioritize and manage competing procurement demands across multiple active projects, exercising discretion in resource allocation and timeline management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of sourcing operations.
• Prepare and present procurement analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making at the project and leadership level

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Construction management

Equivalent experience

Tools

RFQ platforms

Procurement systems

Job description

Commercial Metals is seeking a Project Procurement & Sales Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will lead end-to-end procurement for large-scale projects, evaluating vendors and negotiating terms to maximize profitability while aligning with project specs and timelines.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and experience with multi-vendor sourcing. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to drive strategic sourcing and risk