Strategic Procurement Specialist – Engineering Projects

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services in Richland, WA is seeking a highly organized Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, vendor negotiations, and material tracking for fabrication projects. Reporting to the Fabrication Engineering Manager, you will source suppliers, issue PRs, analyze cost and lead times, and ensure on-time delivery while complying with NQA-1 and ASTM standards.

The role requires strong communication across departments and a detail-oriented approach to keep

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with cost, lead time, and supplier performance analysis.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and electronic procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Procure equipment, engineered systems, and materials per procurement plans.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery with vendors.
• Source and evaluate new suppliers based on quality and cost.
• Prepare PRs and specifications for fabrication and material requests.
• Coordinate with Receiving to verify deliveries and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Cost analysis

Cross-department collaboration

Procurement software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Electronic procurement software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services in Richland, WA is seeking a highly organized Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, vendor negotiations, and material tracking for fabrication projects. Reporting to the Fabrication Engineering Manager, you will source suppliers, issue PRs, analyze cost and lead times, and ensure on-time delivery while complying with NQA-1 and ASTM standards.

The role requires strong communication across departments and a detail-oriented approach to keep