Procurement Consultant - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Procurement Coordinator for our Buffalo, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Prepare RFP (Request for Proposal) in conjunction with the Project Team. This will require cooperation with PMO, Project Managers, Engineering, Construction Managers and Expediting. 
• Prepare purchase requisition templates for framework purchases, competitively bid procurements, sole sourced procurements and delegated purchases. 
• Manage procurement database in 3P for unreleased procurement items and all delegated and framework purchases. 
• Assist Project Management with preparation of company mandated procurement documents.   These documents serve the purpose of informing upper management and the internal procurement department of pending. procurements, providing technical evaluation of procurements in process, providing justification for sole sourced purchases, historical comparisons, and change order processing. 
• Coordinate with Project Schedulers to manage new and in process procurements and provide date management for procurement milestones as related to the project schedule. 
• Coordinate with Document Control to make sure all appropriate project procurement documents are stored in document control database. 
• Verify availability of project funds as related to current and future purchases. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Business or Equivalent Experience 
• 7 years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience directly related to Procurement and/or Supply Chain
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred.