Strategic Project Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Commercial Metals LTD; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Lifestyle Benefit

Competitive Pay & Bonuses

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for project-based work. You will evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, and align with margins and delivery timelines across multi-vendor projects.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project strategy, manage multiple active projects, and drive cost efficiency and supply reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, estimating, or project coordination within a construction or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating vendors, negotiating terms, and making sourcing decisions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Proficiency in vendor coordination, quotation development, and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting large-scale or 'mega' construction projects with multi-vendor sourcing requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with RFQ management platforms and procurement systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for project-based sourcing, including RFQs ranging from 5 to 100+ line items, ensuring alignment with project specifications, margin targets, and delivery timelines.
• Analyze and evaluate vendor proposals using independent judgment to assess pricing competitiveness, material availability, lead times, and overall value - making sourcing recommendations that directly impact project profitability.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms and identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project execution strategy, advise on material sourcing feasibility, and provide data-driven procurement insights.
• Drive sourcing strategy for national and mega-project initiatives, including early-stage construction opportunities, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Prioritize and manage competing procurement demands across multiple active projects, exercising discretion in resource allocation and timeline management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of sourcing operations.
• Prepare and present procurement analyses and recommendations to internal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making at the project and leadership level.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Estimating

Project coordination

Vendor management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

RFQ platforms

Job description

Commercial Metals Company in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for project-based work. You will evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate terms, and align with margins and delivery timelines across multi-vendor projects.

You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Estimating leadership to influence project strategy, manage multiple active projects, and drive cost efficiency and supply reliability.