Senior Services Procurement Associate

Job Description

At Lutech Resources, we thrive by making you successful.

On any given day, more than 3,000 individuals go to work at Lutech Resources jobs. When you partner with us, you’re joining a team that:

• Appreciates your distinctive talents, skills, and perspective.

• Provides forthright feedback and career guidance.

• Connects you with prized and coveted employers.

• Strives to help you achieve your career objectives.

• Presents first-rate careers with global corporations.

Position: Senior Services Procurement Associate

Type: Contract, 12 months

Pay: Based on experience

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 3 days office and 2 days remote)

No corporate sponsorship is offered in conjunction with this job.

Position Summary:

As the Senior Procurement Contracts Associate you will be responsible for creating, implementing, managing, and negotiating multiple competitive bid processes for services related to the development, design, and construction of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. You will also support the procurement team in the supplier qualification process, market data collection and analysis, process improvement, and additional organizational initiatives as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Services & Materials Procurement Manager with the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

• Proactively, review and levelize vendor proposals, identifying potential risk and negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible.

• Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Legal, and Asset Management departments.

• Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to development, construction, and operation of the company’s projects.

• Expedite internal and external stakeholders to meet all critical milestones during the RFP process.

• Manage relationships and interfaces with suppliers during the RFP process.

• Maintain responsibility for RFP package preparation, bid evaluations, direct supplier interaction for commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization.

• Assist with the creation and documentation of a competitive bid process that can be used at all levels of the organization.

• Assist with the contract award process and produce the presentation of award recommendations to executive level management.

• Track and document cost savings and value improvements.

• Assist with the training of personnel in procurement procedures, negotiations, and contract management.

• Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts.

• Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project correspondence, and project reporting.

• Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Engineering or Construction related field.

• 4 - 6 years of professional experience related to supply chain, business operations, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing, including experience with external contract negotiation for services or engineered equipment.

• Utility scale renewable energy procurement experience highly desirable.

• Experience with procurement, contract and project management preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction and engineering services and negotiation techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP). Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Access preferred.

Empowering Business. People Focused

Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor maderecruitment and integrated resource management (https://www.lutechresources.com/services) to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time.

Lutech Resources is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Details

Employee Type

Full-Time Regular

Location

Houston TX

Date Posted

7/12/2024

Requisition ID

202434