Webber - Procurement Specialist - Corporate

Ferrovial; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, LLC, part of Ferrovial Construction, is seeking a Procurement Specialist at The Woodlands, TX. You will report to the Procurement Manager and oversee purchasing procedures, contract administration, and vendor management for multiple projects.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of field engineering or procurement experience in heavy civil construction, with regional travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 2 years of field engineering or procurement experience in heavy civil construction.
• +2 years construction project management or procurement on projects in the $3MM to $100MM.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Procurement Manager.
• Management, implementation, and training of purchasing procedures and policy.
• Participate in Buyout Meetings to prioritize responsibilities for project-specific purchases, leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple projects, and establish a procurement plan for execution of key contracts.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements & amendments.
• Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution.
• Perform quote comparisons based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the vendor's reputation and history.
• Understand and communicate impacts of market changes, as well as adjust strategies to maintain procurement goals.
• Tracking and reporting of all project purchases.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial)

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial's activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber , part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

EMPLOYER: Webber, LLC

POSITION: Procurement Specialist

WORKSITE: 1725 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77830

JOB DUTIES:

• Report directly to the Procurement Manager.
• Management, implementation, and training of purchasing procedures and policy.
• Participate in the Buyout Meetings to prioritize responsibilities for project-specific purchases, leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple projects, and establish a procurement plan for execution of key contracts.
• Negotiate and prepare contracts, purchase orders, consultant agreements & amendments.
• Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution.
• Perform quote comparisons based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the vendor's reputation and history.
• Understand and communicate impacts of market changes, as well as adjust strategies to maintain procurement goals.
• Tracking and reporting of all project purchases.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial); or another relevant discipline related to procurement such as International Relations, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or related.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of Field Engineering or Procurement experience, preferably in the Heavy Civil Construction industry; + 2 years Construction project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

10% regional travel for meetings.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate