Strategic Procurement Specialist: Sourcing & Contracts

Patrick Engineering Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

RINA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute sourcing and supply chain activities across North America, focusing on vendor scouting, contract negotiations, and cost-effective purchasing while upholding ESG and regulatory standards.

The role involves RFQ management, BAFO, contract finalization, ERP-based procurement, data-driven performance insights, and collaboration with Directors and managers across the international team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Accounting/Finance.
• Experience in procurement/supply chain with negotiation on large scale.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of North America market and vendor base.

Responsibilities

• Supports global scouting and vendor management in supplier scouting and segmentation.
• Maintains operational relationships with suppliers.
• Collaborates with the business to ensure clarity of technical specifications
• Implements Supply Chain strategies (tenders, grouping needs, etc.)
• Issues RFQ and manages the receipt, evaluation, and comparison of bids.
• Defines target prices and BAFO communications to shortlisted vendors.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and framework agreements.
• Executes the procurement process on the ERP System.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP System

Accounting Software

Vendor management software

MS Office

Job description

RINA in Chicago, IL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute sourcing and supply chain activities across North America, focusing on vendor scouting, contract negotiations, and cost-effective purchasing while upholding ESG and regulatory standards.

The role involves RFQ management, BAFO, contract finalization, ERP-based procurement, data-driven performance insights, and collaboration with Directors and managers across the international team.