Overview
The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing complex procurement functions with direction from the Procurement Manager. Duties to include (but are not limited to) RFQ/RFP creation and solicitation, RFI management, quote/proposal review, executing purchase orders, vendor relationship management, and other duties as assigned.
The Sr. Procurement Specialist will conduct business in accordance with Cajun Industries’ Best Practices and
Code of Ethics and be an active participant in the continuous development of the safety culture at Cajun Industries.
Responsibilities
*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position for this position:
Builds and maintains a working relationship with vendors to obtain competitive pricing
- Works with Estimating and Projects teams to build requisitions, solicit quotes, review proposals, and execute orders
- Ability to take an RFQ/RFP package through all stages of the procurement process ending in the execution of a purchase order
- Expedites vendor quotes
- Negotiate the first pass on Terms and Conditions for standard purchase orders, prior to execution, with review and support from the Procurement Manager
- Answers RFIs in a timely manner
- Identify cost saving opportunities and work with the procurement strategy to reduce costs without compromising quality or delivery schedule
- Maintains record of quotes, purchase orders, and applicable procurement logs
- Resolve and approve vendor invoices as assigned
- Reviews expediting reports with Expeditors to ensure orders are on time and reports any delays to the appropriate stakeholders
- Supports Procurement Specialists in their job duties as needed
- Mentors Procurement Specialists in learning the duties of a Sr. Procurement Specialist
- Attends and participates in meetings as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Procurement required with four years of experience being in an Industrial construction company and/or
- engineering firm
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Education
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college/university is preferred
Skills Required
- At least seven years of relevant procurement experience
- At least four years of experience in an industrial construction company and/or engineering firm
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or a related field
What We Do
Cajun Industries is a nationally recognized industrial construction contractor founded in 1973. The company provides engineering capabilities spanning deep foundations, civil and mechanical construction, maritime and marine work, and pipe and module fabrication. One of the largest contractors in the South, Cajun applies capabilities refined over decades to challenging construction, fabrication, and engineering projects in demanding industrial markets.
