Procurement Specialist - Power Industry - Sargent & Lundy

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create purchase orders in S&L’s internal vender management systems
• Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
• Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel
• Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
• Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
• Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
• Evaluate proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
• Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
• Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
• Monitor and evaluate contract performance
• Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
• Processing vendor invoices for payment

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday spent in our Wilmington, DE office and two days from home.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
• Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
• MS Office Suite proficiency

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.