About this role
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Procurement Specialist will support procurement operations by engaging key suppliers to establish agreements, develop supply and service programs, and establish supplier performance standards. This position will also be responsible for engaging operations and other stakeholders to develop long term sourcing plans including contract workflow processes, strategic buying strategies, and ensuring IT resources align with business processes. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
- Career Path: Senior Procurement Specialist
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST FAMILY – CORE
- Responsible for procurement related projects including developing processes, implementing best practices, and process improvement enhancements.
- Solicits and tabulates quotes from suppliers for various material and supply purchases.
- Functions as first line of review for supplier contracts.
- Evaluates supplier performance through dashboard utilization and stakeholder inputs and provides feedback for ongoing decision making.
- Plans and facilitates supplier review meetings, tracking key outcomes and communicating with impacted stakeholders.
- Analyzes transaction activity to understand spend category trends on an as needed basis.
- Leads cross functional sourcing initiatives including RFPs, bids, or other solicitation methods.
- Researches and collects information related to supply and material trends.
- Regularly evaluates marketplace for new suppliers based on project, market, or industry trends.
- Negotiates business terms and conditions with suppliers and works with Legal and other internal and external stakeholders on resolution of contract terms, primarily purchase orders.
- Engages end users to gather business requirements to build RFPs or contract documents.
- Works to ensure that purchasing business requirements align with system functionality.
- Develops and maintains a database of key suppliers and vendors.
- Act as OFCI buyer/expeditor, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and installation
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written
- Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
- Proficiency in Ecommerce platform and ERPs
- Ability to learn operating systems for data entry
- Ability to identify common construction materials and equipment
- Ability to identify relationships and dependencies, using data analysis and industry experience
- Ability to provide excellent customer service through positive interaction with customers
- Thorough knowledge of procurement disciplines
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
- experience in MEP procurement, supply chain management, or construction project controls, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management or related field (Preferred)
- In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5+ years construction materials purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience (Preferred)
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Typically travel is not required
- Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
- Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected]
JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Other facts
About J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P
JE Dunn Construction is a family- and employee-owned company and the sixth-largest domestic general contractor in the United States, with 26 offices nationwide. We provide construction management, design-build, and integrated construction services across a wide range of markets. From design and preconstruction through closeout, we work in close partnership with our clients to deliver safe, high-quality projects nationwide. Building authentic partnerships and a shared commitment to doing the right thing guides our work.
John Ernest (Ernie) Dunn founded JE Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1924. His philosophy was simple: Treat people fairly and offer clients quality service at a fair price. His vision and approach to conducting business still influence our people and our work today.
Since our founding, JE Dunn has grown into a trusted partner with offices in 17 states. Our longevity and continued growth are a direct result of our people and the relationships they build every day. We take a resolute responsibility for our role in each project and for the communities we serve.
At JE Dunn, people come first. As an employee-owned construction company, we’ve spent more than 100 years creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our success is powered by our people and our shared commitment to doing the right thing, giving back, and building authentic partnerships in the communities where we live and work. These principles drive our vision to enrich lives through inspired people and places.
We believe successful projects start with people. Our teams take time to understand each client’s journey and remain flexible, accountable, and transparent from start to finish. Through unmatched communication and ongoing collaboration, we bring the right people and the right tools together to support informed decisions, reduce risk, and deliver outcomes aligned with project goals.
Ready to work with us? Learn more at jedunn.com.
What you'll do
- The Procurement Specialist will support procurement operations by engaging key suppliers to establish agreements and develop supply programs. Responsibilities include evaluating supplier performance, leading sourcing initiatives, and ensuring alignment of purchasing requirements with business processes.
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