Strategic Procurement Specialist

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing, manage purchase orders, and oversee the requisition-to-contract process across internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes compliance with policies and regulations, supplier performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Understanding of procurement lifecycle management including requisition review, sourcing, bid evaluation, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates end-to-end competitive procurement processes and guides evaluation panels.
• Resolves procurement challenges to ensure continuity and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Provides expertise in sourcing, vendor negotiation, PO management, and contract administration.
• Monitors compliance and process effectiveness to align with policies.
• Delivers training and guidance to stakeholders on best practices.
• Ensures compliance with laws and industry regulations.
• Participates in storm restoration tasks and drills to support service recovery.
• Performs additional tasks aligned with role expectations and qualifications.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Sourcing

Negotiations

Contract execution

Supplier performance

Bid evaluation

Data analysis

Excel

English/Spanish bilingual

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

File sharing platforms

Job description

LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico seeks a procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing, manage purchase orders, and oversee the requisition-to-contract process across internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes compliance with policies and regulations, supplier performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.