We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. Summary:  The Sr. Procurement Specialist position is a member of the center-led Procurement Team supporting the Construction Business Function to achieve competitive advantage through applying best practices in supply management and driving overall business profitability.  The Sr. Procurement Specialist will collaborate with construction project teams, engineering, estimating, legal, insurance, and other groups to procure services, materials, and equipment to support successful construction projects.
Requirements:   Leads Request for Proposal (RFP) process, performs bid evaluations, and negotiates prices and contracts to include cost, schedule, scope, performance guarantees, specifications, and other legal and commercial terms favorable to RES. Builds strong internal and supplier relationships and assists in formalizing demand management requirements for project needs.Prepares Subcontracts and ensure that project-specific requirements are captured. Identifies and compares redlines with proposed solutions and escalates to project teams and senior-level procurement individuals for review and resolution. Facilitates competitive Subcontractor bids for specific regions / across businesses to achieve a best price position as well as optimized utilization of resourcesAdvises on medium spend and low/medium risk scopes to project teams and identifies process challenges and improvement opportunities. Mentors Procurement Specialists and works with other Supply Chain functions and Managers to affect the group positively. Builds relationships with the project teams to understand how equipment and materials perform per our construction means and methods. Understands which equipment and materials bring our program a competitive and strategic advantage.Makes recommendations for process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.Arranges, tracks, and expedites the timely delivery of services, materials, and equipment to meet site expectations. Holds self and others accountable for meeting milestones.Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.Additional Responsibilities:Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.Takes a proactive approach to the scopes being handled to ensure lead times and pricing are accurately communicated and identify the best path to market. Troubleshoots and trains internal Procurement staff and stakeholders on software use and best practices. Makes recommendations for process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.Works with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment (HSQE) group to evaluate subcontractors, implement safe practices, mitigate safety risks, and ensure subcontractors are prequalified before beginning on-site work. Participates in required training and follows safety management system (SMS), quality management system (QMS), and environmental management system (EMS) procedures. Learns and actively drives the use of the various software platforms Procurement uses, including Business World, Procore, SharePoint, Hive World, ISN, and other resources.Qualifications: RequiredBachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree, or 6+ years military experience/education/relevant work/field experience combination required.Ability to travel domestically 16 to 30% required.Price and terms and conditions negotiation experience.Experienced in EPC subcontractingMulti-tasks and able to prioritize project workload and category portfolio for the given fiscal year.Good at problem-solving and decision-making, including in scenarios where information is uncertain and timeframes are tight.Strong skills related to attention to detail and accuracy in written documentation when dealing with high volume workload Experience issuing and managing multiple RFPs across different technologies and stakeholders.Excellent time management, planning, and organizing capabilities.Good communicator (written and verbal) and able to build solid and effective relationships with team members, project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.High level of competency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables), and PowerPoint).Highly desirableISM or CIPS certification preferred.3 or more years' experience creating and negotiating construction subcontracts preferred.Category management experience.Understands macro-level market conditions and how they will affect their spending category.Knowledge of Solar, Wind, or Substation and Transmission line construction and Procurement.Project management experience.Knowledge of Lean methodology.Functional competencies include attention to detail, prioritization, business acumen, collaboration, and self-knowledge & self-learning.Anticipated base salary range:  $107,000 - $126,000 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible. RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following: Medical, Dental and VisionHealth Savings Account with employer contributionFlexible Spending Accounts4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary LifeShort and Long Term DisabilityAccident, Hospital, and Critical Illness401 (k) plan with 6% company match4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement and Green Car ReimbursementVolunteer and Charity MatchingPaid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical LeaveEmployee Referral BonusEmployee Discounts and Wellness programsWellness ReimbursementPhysical requirements and environment: The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.  Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.Frequently: Standing is required.Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required. Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment. We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-Hybrid