Job description
We are seeking a procurement specialist to support our Energy Project Teams across North America. The position will report to one of our Energy Team offices in Houston, TX; Lexington, KY; West Monroe, LA; Hattiesburg, MS; Lakewood, CO; or West Springfield, MA
As a procurement specialist, your responsibilities will include:
As a procurement specialist, your responsibilities will include:
- Perform a variety of technical service/support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
- Use continuous improvement techniques to make process improvements, lower costs and realize efficiencies.
- Develop and maintain sustainable relationships and partnerships between internal and external stakeholders.
- Work periodically reviewed by others; work reflects solid performance of duties.
- Complete tasks and resolve problems that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices.
- Adhere to procurement policy and purchasing procedures.
- Work under general supervision.
- Prioritize daily activities to complete tasks/projects assigned by others.
- Demonstrate flexibility and understand sense of urgency.
- Display continuous improvement mindset by looking for efficiency and effectiveness opportunities in the purchasing process.
- Assist clients in the procurement and performance of contract management and administration on all assigned contracts.
- Coordinate planning of entire procurement process with procurement, engineering and project management from receipt of request for procurement through the cycle of solicitation, negotiation, contract award, administration and close-out.
- Provide support for procurement in the award process for assigned contracts including: preparing and/or coordinating all documentation and correspondence from publicizing procurements through award of contract; opening bids or receiving proposals; evaluation; determination of responsiveness and responsibility; resolution of bid protests and mistakes in bid; determination of price reasonableness; and preparation of award action documentation for Board of Directors approval.
- Prepare negotiated proposals and formal advertising type solicitations, to include proper utilization of contract terms and conditions, for materials, equipment, supply and service, professional and technical service, construction, and A/E contracts for procurement.
Candidate Specification
We invite applications from procurement specialists with the following experience:
Salary Range: $70K - $170K
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance
- A working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to natural gas gathering, transmission and distribution is required, i.e.: those published by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Petroleum Institute (API), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA), etc.
- A bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting of equipment, materials and service contracts for oil and gas pipeline projects.
- Certification from an accredited procurement program such as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Associate Contracts Manager (CACM) program or NCMA’s Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) program or an appropriate certificate from a program sponsored by the National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP) or a certification from another such program(s) is preferred.
- Be familiar with the principles and practices of contract preparation and administration for formally advertised bids and competitively negotiated proposals.
- Be familiar with public sector procurement rules and regulations, legal principles, and case law applicable to the preparation and administration of contracts.
- Have a working knowledge of market conditions, standard business practices, cost / price analysis, and the laws, ordinances and regulations governing client procurements.
- Be proficient in miscellaneous computer applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and databases) including Microsoft Office (all suites).
- Prior expediting experience is preferred
Salary Range: $70K - $170K
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance
Job Profile
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. English version, Spanish version, Chinese version.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. English version, Spanish version, Chinese version.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
Job Ref
63645BR
Recruiter Contact
Jaclyn Barone
Country
United States
Region/State
Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Texas
Discipline
Energy, Oil and gas, Project programme and commercial management
Sector
Energy
Website Region
North America
Website Sector
Energy
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