Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist!

Essential duties and responsibilities for the Procurement Specialist include, but are not limited to:

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

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's 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
• Nuclear power industry experience preferred
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) and/or C.P.M (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation
• Experience with Workday and MS Outlook

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

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.
We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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.

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Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.