Procurement Specialist - Renewable Energy

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you’ll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos — Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation — our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Job Summary

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for data management, working with vendors for onboarding, and gathering and entering crucial data for construction management software. Communication experience with external vendors to encompass all aspects of direct material procurement from sourcing goods, through order fulfillment and expediting. The Procurement Specialist will assist with start up mobilization project-related material and equipment following procurement guidelines with the guidance of the Logistics Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                                        

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Source / submit RFQs from preferred suppliers on critical long-lead materials.
• Support active projects’ logistics needs and assist with any materials / deliveries / vendors and associated reporting.
• Maintain good ethical relationships with suppliers in accordance with internal governance and compliance requirements.
• Support the onboarding process for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify, select, and contract with new supplier partners to support RFQs for future projects in the pipeline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to ensure alignment on current requests or priorities while following communication protocols.
• Expedite equipment and materials purchased for projects in coordination with job site’s personnel.
• Collaboration with project’s logistics personnel while assisting the site’s services set-up and ordering equipment, tools and materials for same.

Management Responsibilities

None required.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Working knowledge of personal computers and basic software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting related programs and protocols
• Cost analysis proficiency to prepare and analyze comparisons and schedules using a company provided computer and standard company software
• Impeccable attention to detail and delivery of high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Knowledge of AP systems is a plus, purchase order drafts, and traditional procurement techniques and methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of major equipment vendors

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field and or Certified Supply Chain or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in the supply chain & logistics industry or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in logistics, forecasting, and equipment procurement
• Experience working on multiple projects while prioritizing effectively, managing competing expectations, and meeting deadlines
• Renewable energy industry experience/ knowledge industry preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements                 

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free.

Open to a hybrid work arrangement, with the understanding that the position requires travel to project sites and area offices as needed.

* NOTE – Where allowed employees who work in positions classified as “safety-sensitive” can be disciplined if they test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, even if they have a valid state medical marijuana license. In addition, Flintco may also refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana as part of a pre-employment drug test, even if those applicants can produce a valid medical marijuana patient license.