Strategic Procurement Specialist

Martin Marietta; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Education/tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support local procurement activities, vendor evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role emphasizes cost, safety, and quality alignment while providing growth in procurement expertise.

The position involves site visits, supplier relations, and regional sourcing input. Travel up to 55% is required; base compensation is competitive with annual bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of procurement or related experience.
• Basic understanding of sourcing, negotiating, and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with supplier contracts and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 35–55%.

Responsibilities

• Support local procurement activities and monitor vendor performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to build relationships.
• Conduct site visits to prioritized locations and participate in regional/local meetings.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and consolidation efforts.
• Drive negotiations for favorable contract terms (price, quality, service, and availability).
• Lead Formal RFXs (RFI, Proposal, or Quotation) for large projects or spend categories.
• Complete Supplier Contracts for on‑site and large spend suppliers.
• Process purchase requests, obtain quotes, review bids and proposals, and prepare purchase orders.
• Manage supplier prequalification and ensure ongoing compliance with company requirements.
• Drive adoption of contract usage, eProcurement systems, procurement channel compliance, and supplier spend consolidation.
• Support and deliver procurement and supply chain training initiatives.
• Maintain alignment with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Tableau

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support local procurement activities, vendor evaluation, and cross‑functional collaboration. The role emphasizes cost, safety, and quality alignment while providing growth in procurement expertise.

The position involves site visits, supplier relations, and regional sourcing input. Travel up to 55% is required; base compensation is competitive with annual bonus eligibility.