Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Req ID: 436742

Project Procurement Specialist – Mid Level – Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee

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Short Overall Summary of Position: The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the e-bidding activities for seven branches in the Midwestern U.S.

As a Project Procurement Specialist you will make an impact with these responsibilities:

• Proactively interact with internal stakeholders such as sales, operations, and procurement managers to identify e-bidding opportunities.

• Work closely with the Procurement Manager and Account Executives to be sure e-bidding events are executed within the appropriate time frame.

• Manage all e-bidding events to be sure the appropriate number of qualified bidders were invited to participate.

• Actively engage subcontractors to verify their interest in e-bidding participation prior to launching an event.

• Monitor live e-bidding events and address any questions or issues that arise.

• Train Account Executives or new internal user on use of the e-bidding tool. Work closely with all new sales professionals to make certain they are comfortable with the system.

• Train external subcontractors on how to use the e-bidding tool and be the first point of contact for technical issues or questions.

• Provide a detailed summary of e-bid results to internal stakeholders after the event has closed. Confirm subcontractor proposals have been uploaded into the system.

• Closely monitor metrics related to e-bidding utilization that tie directly into corporate policies and targets. Use available data to closely monitor e-bidding participation by branch.

• Collaborate with the Electrical Estimator, Procurement Manager, and Account Executive to confirm all bidding documents are uploaded to the system.

• Review and release all purchase orders with a value under $50,000 and verify that contract awards were compliant with bid policies. Seek out opportunities for price negotiations and capture all documented cost savings.

• Support the procurement team by managing master subcontract agreements.

• Run financial reports on subcontractors and work with the Procurement Manager on insurance enrollment.

• Offer support to the procurement team in various areas including issues with billings, payments, vendor set up, contract questions, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Background or knowledge of construction, project management, or project coordination.

• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.

• 3+ years in commercial construction and experience with bid solicitations and negotiating pricing and contract terms.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

• The pay range for this position is $65,400 – $88,300. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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