Procurement Specialist II - ARB Underground, Gas Operations

Job Details:

ARB Underground is seeking a Procurement Specialist II for its Lake Forest, CA location.

The Procurement Specialist II is a mid-level job responsible for performing routine and non-routine complex duties related to procuring all materials and services for a business unit. This role assists the Sr. Procurement Specialist in researching and identifying prospective suppliers; assists in evaluating complex supplier offerings against key business criteria; assists in negotiating purchase agreements; assists in solving issues as they arise; however, escalates more sensitive issues. This role may also be responsible for training and mentoring level I.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understanding Industrial Procurement Processes.
• Receives, reviews, and processes routine and non-routine requisitions and purchase orders for materials, equipment and services ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Responsible for the interaction between the company and supply base.
• Prepare routine and non-routine proposals (RFQ’s), requesting quotes, negotiating purchase terms and conditions, price, and delivery schedule.
• Collaborates with internal and external project teams and maintains strong supplier relations.
• Prepares routine and non-routine complex reports; maintains accurate inventory and procurement records; maintains database regarding vendors performance and quality of product(s).
• Analyze quotes and making recommendations for award.
• Confirms with suppliers that terms and delivery dates are accurate; makes corrections and adjustments and tracks orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain and input necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.
• Validates, reconciles and processes receiving reports, vendor invoices, and other payment documents.
• Document report requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards. Maintain & create procurement documents to ensure the production team is informed of material constraints and risks.
• Researches and identifies prospective suppliers and evaluates products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Collaborate with Operations to establish strategic direction and objectives. Supplier qualification, creation of evaluation and re-evaluation processes, and creating dual sourcing strategies when necessary.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and report on annualized savings.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study preferred by not required; relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• 3-5 years of relevant, progressive experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Flexible to changes in the organization companywide

ARB Underground is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation: $75k-$95k depending on experience.

ARB Underground provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Company-paid Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• We provide paid sick leave as required by California's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Company Overview:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

EEO Statement
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.