Sargent & Lundy

Procurement Specialist - Power Industry

City
Warrenville
State
IL
Country
United States
Area of Interest
Procurement
Type
Full Time - Regular
Job ID
2024-12479
Business Group
Financial Group
Department
Procurement

Description

 

 

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, with three days in our Warrenville, IL office and two days from home.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Draft, assemble and issue request for proposal (RFP) packages to suppliers / subcontractors
  • Expedite suppliers / subcontractors / engineering input, as appropriate
  • Support S&L clients in their procurement processes
  • Evaluate proposals from suppliers / subcontractors
  • Perform risk assessments on potential and existing subcontracts
  • Negotiate and finalize terms and conditions, including those related to indemnities, warranties, liabilities, pricing, schedule, etc.
  • Create purchase orders in S&L’s internal vender management systems
  • Manage and administer the subcontract life cycle process for assigned projects
  • Monitor and evaluate contract performance
  • Record keeping / document control with audit involvement
  • Processing vendor invoices for payment
  • Coordinate and work closely with engineering project managers, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and client personnel

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • Bachelor Degree
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and/or contract administration
  • Strong written, verbal, & people communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors as necessary
  • MS Office Suite proficiency

Valued but not required skills and experience: 

  • Power industry experience supporting large power generation, substation or transmission line projects
  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint and MS Outlook

Award Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

 

Awards & Recognition

Top Workplaces USA Banner 2021-2023

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