Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Reporting to the Supply Chain Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of materials and services in accordance with company procedures ensuring that all procurement transactions are auditable and purchase orders are closed out expediently.ResponsibilitiesAssist with development of Project Procurement Plans Development of bidder lists and sourcing strategies in accordance with client requirements Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and external customers Initiate and participate in the prequalification and approval of new suppliers in accordance with companys Supplier Onboarding processes, followed by ongoing supplier management Issuance of request for quote packages and commercial assessment of vendor bids ensuring optimum value for the client as a result of thorough technical and commercial bid evaluations Manage supplier negotiations ensuring accurate interpretation and definition of agreed terms pre-award along with contract management post-award Provide procurement support to projects through the procurement and expedition of materials and vendor data on schedule and within cost to contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects Purchasing material for multiple engineering functions (electrical, piping, mechanical and structural) Manage and mitigate commercial issues with suppliers Work closely with the Quality Department to assist with coordinating inspection requirements post and prior to PO placement Assisting with creating and managing schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting Facilitate technical discussions between WOOD Engineers and Vendor Engineers Ensuring compliance to clients execution plan and overall WOOD Supply-Chain Policies and Procedures Assisting with managing surplus materials through buy back agreements and / or surplus disposal plans Maintaining an auditable file of all purchase order documentation / correspondence Timely processing and resolution vendor invoices Timely close out of projects and purchase orders

Keyskills :
strategic sourcinganalytical skillssupplier evaluationprocurement managementlogistics operationsbusiness insightsoperational excellencemarket intelligencelean transformation