Strategic Procurement & Project Sales Lead

CMC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle0|0

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability0Ins

Job summary

CMC is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for project-based work in construction reinforcement and related industries. You will evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, and build strategic relationships to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to shape project execution, manage multiple active projects, and drive improvements across the procurement function.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, estimating, or project coordination in construction/industrial settings.
• Ability to evaluate vendors, negotiate terms, and make sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for project-based sourcing (5–100+ line items).
• Evaluate vendor proposals for pricing, availability, lead times, and value.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to influence project execution and sourcing feasibility.
• Drive sourcing for national and mega-project initiatives with risk mitigation.
• Prioritize procurement demands across multiple active projects.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Present procurement analyses and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor coordination

Cost analysis

RFQ management

Multi-project prioritization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RFQ platforms

Procurement software

Job description

CMC is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for project-based work in construction reinforcement and related industries. You will evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, and build strategic relationships to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating to shape project execution, manage multiple active projects, and drive improvements across the procurement function.