Procurement Project Manager (Remote) - Introba
Northbrook, IL 60062
About the Job
WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN
Introba is the union of Integral Group, a global network of deep green engineers and consultants and Ross & Baruzzini, a technology, consulting, and engineering firm.
Together as Introba, the organization provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.
This position is part of a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding career with the largest and most experienced medical equipment planning team in the world. Qualities and abilities include superior work ethic, ambition, the desire and aptitude to learn, and the ability to multi-task.
Responsibilities:- Oversee the entire Procurement Process on a given project and lead Procurement Kick-Off Meetings
- Gain an understanding of the client’s current purchase process and how we can use best practices to assist them to meet project expectations
- Assist in building the Procurement Schedule and taking ownership to make sure the entire team (Planner, Procurement, Logistics) stays on schedule to meet project deadlines
- Provide leadership and coordinate activities for all facets of the process from RFP/Quotes to tracking and expediting orders
- Participate in and/or lead equipment sign-off meetings
- Prepare RFP documents to include equipment specifications, T&C’s, contract language, service level agreements and warranty language
- Review and respond to vendor RFI’s
- Analyze RFP’s/Quotes to confirm necessary specifications are met or identify alternate vendors
- Participation in coordinating final T&C’s with the client
- Participate in and/or lead final pricing negotiations
- Manage or attend vendor bid presentations or coordination for vendor equipment trials
- Coordinate any changes of purchased versus planned equipment items with project manager, architect and engineer for medical, electrical and plumbing issues
- Develop purchase requisitions/orders or enter into client database/software as requested in our contract
- Lead weekly procurement calls with the client to update on the status of purchasing
- Provide recommendations to achieve project objectives.
- Control or assist the Project Manager in reporting client budgets and flagging issues to the internal project team
- Provide regular reports to the Owner summarizing current project status with regard to purchases and costs
- Participate in hospital surveys, design, planning, procurement, logistics meetings, and installation efforts as necessary
- Coordinate with the Logistics team for installation needs and assist in the reconciliation of any on-site equipment issues in regard to damage or returns as applicable
- Provide project close-out documents at completion
Required:
- Ideal candidate has a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in the healthcare environment with a focus on Procurement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong analytical skills and ability to collect, organize and analyze data with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Experience with MS Office and data programs with proven proficiency in Excel and PDF editing software (Bluebeam and/or Adobe)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with accessible company information
- Travel as necessary
Preferred, but not required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Data entry experience
This description reflects the core activities of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the position holder to recognize this and adopt a flexible approach to work.
The Company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements.
Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. You should ask your manager about this prior to starting, should you be subject to the current or potential future requirements.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
**Please read the job qualifications carefully and apply only if you meet the minimum qualifications listed**
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