Strategic Procurement & Contract Specialist

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tarrant Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a Procurement Contract Specialist to coordinate and execute purchasing programs for major highway projects in Texas. This role collaborates with project leadership and vendors to meet milestones, ensure procurement records, and support risk management initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop procurement plans, manage RFP processes, evaluate bids, and draft/ negotiate contracts while maintaining compliance with laws and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in procurement, contract management, sourcing, project management, or experience of progressive responsibility in similar positions.
• Experience managing RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Experience developing and administering procurement and contractual documentation.
• Proficient skills in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, and contract management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement plans that align with project timelines and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with department managers to define project specifications, scope, and milestones.
• Prepare RFPs by including scope of work, bill of quantities, schedule, draft contract, specifications and attachments collected from requesting departments, to verify the accuracy of all documents before presented to the market.
• Assists in creating & analyzing compliance reporting documents
• Execute the comprehensive procurement plan to define expectations, meet goals and align stakeholders.
• Analyze proposals and confirm needed elements such as expiration date, inclusions, exclusions, escalation price etc.
• Receive bids related to RFPs released to the market, evaluate the data for accuracy, create a comparative chart, prepare and perform a price analysis, and make final recommendations to procurement manager.
• Facilitate the creation, review and negotiation comments within each contract and its scope of work between the potential vendor, the requesting departments, legal and executive team to determine final decision.
• Create contractual documents using approved legal templates and organizational standards.
• Ensure contract documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Negotiate with subs, vendors and suppliers to ensure the best price/value for the project.
• Create comparatives in the Insite system to assign accounts to vendors for payment.
• Complete account transfers between NTI
• Submit final approved draft of contract/change order and approved comparative for internal approvals.
• Perform responsibilities regarding the approved procurement procedure's
• Analyze, with the related department, the need for a change order to an executed contract, when requested by the Subcontractor / Supplier or by the related department and perform quote comparison for materials/equipment when needed
• Suggest vendor/materials to better fit construction needs and production timeline.
• Ensures maintenance of appropriate documentation and records.
• Research market conditions and new products related to project current and future needs.
• Maintain current and accurate records of all procurement tasks status for company-wide review.
• Generate reports, NTI's subcontractor evaluation, NTI's contract summary repor t
• Review procurement activities for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to approved procurement plans.
• Imp implement approved corrective actions resulting from audit reviews.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

North Tarrant Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a Procurement Contract Specialist to coordinate and execute purchasing programs for major highway projects in Texas. This role collaborates with project leadership and vendors to meet milestones, ensure procurement records, and support risk management initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

You will develop procurement plans, manage RFP processes, evaluate bids, and draft/ negotiate contracts while maintaining compliance with laws and company