Procurement Specialist

Energy client is looking for a Purchasing Specialist/Buyer with 3-5 years of experience for a 12+ month contract assignment in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement of SERVICES for industrial or utility construction and vendor management. Strong SAP experience is required. Our client is only looking for candidates that are local or within commuting distance to northern New Jersey. Rate is negotiable based on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Primary duties include identifying and qualifying suppliers for services related to heavy industrial construction
- Prepare and solicit RFPs and evaluate bids
- Process purchase orders and change orders
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
- Follow-up on procurement and contract deliverables

REQUIREMENTS

- 3+ years of procurement experience supporting industrial construction, utility, or industrial maintenance operations
- Extensive experience with SAP
- Specific experience purchasing products and services and selecting vendors and suppliers
- Local to Newark, NJ or surrounding areas and able to travel (with mileage reimbursement) to Northern and Southern New Jersey
- Bachelors degree a PLUS
- Proficient with MS Excel and Word

BENEFITS

- Paid Vacation
- 401K
- Paid holidays, and more