Procurement Specialist

Position Summary: The Procurement Support Specialist will assist in procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, and contract management. They ensure compliance with policies and procedures seek cost-saving opportunities and support successful project delivery.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the procurement of services for capital construction projects and facility management programs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
• Familiarize yourself with various construction delivery methods, such as traditional project delivery, construction management, integrated project delivery, design-build, and owner project management services
• Prepare solicitation documents and manage the bid process
• Evaluate bids and make recommendations for selection
• Assist in the negotiations with selected participants for precontract
• Generate detailed bid packages and ensure compliance with diversity program tracking
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for both the organization and clients
• Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities and embrace technological enhancements in procurement processes
• Assist in the development of a pool of pre-qualified subcontractors and vendors in various office and project site locations
• Maintain and update consultants, subcontractors, and vendor qualification database
• Maintain client specific program database (diversification, preferred contractor, ISNET, etc.)
• Maintain current pricing database from subcontractors
• Follow up on bid packages with participating vendors and subcontractors, expressing appreciation for their participation and efforts
• Perform other duties as required to support the procurement and project management teams

Essential Skills & Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Follow plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
• Strict adherence to all safety rules and quality
• Interact with all co-workers and clients in an attentive courteous manner
• At times may perform clerical/administrative duties

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree in related field
• 0-2 years of experience in procurement or related field (i.e., estimating)

AZ Corporation is an employee owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status