CB&I® is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.
The Principal Procurement Specialist is and individual contributor responsible for identifying varied sources of commodities and services, evaluate bids, awards contracts and purchase orders, maintains contact with vendors, and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices of CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. The role directly reports to the Sr Procurement Manager and routinely interacts with Engineering, Operations and Estimating.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Lead the project procurement efforts and focal point for the client interactions.
Prepares contract documents and bidders list, proactively seeks out and qualifies new potential bidders.
Assembles and distributes requests for quotation from vendors.
Responsible for purchase of material and services at or below estimate using procurement processes while maintaining consistency with schedule requirements.
Perform bid evaluations and issue purchase orders for complex type packages or commodities.
Negotiate complex or large dollar value purchase orders for regional and/or international purchases.
Assists with the evaluation, award and conforming process.
Able to resolve large claim or dispute events with vendors.
May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects.
Represents the department in meetings with other functions/management.
Provides leadership training and guidance for junior staff.
May function as lead buyer for a project
Proactively recommends, supports, and implements improvements to tools, systems and software to improve efficiency and maximize autonomy.
Local Requirements:
This role routinely interacts with internal Operations/Project Management, Professional Staff and Corporate Function Leads.
Work Location: Plainfield, IL
Applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
This is a salaried exempt role as per FLSA.
Essential Qualifications and Education:
EPC Industry experience is preferred.
15+ Years industry & 10+ Years Supply Chain Experience
BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
Typically, 10-12 Years of relevant work experience on the MR equipment packages including but not limited to BOG compressors, Process Pumps, Loading Arms, Flares, process pumps, Vaporizer, Pressure Vessels Instrumentation ( ICSS, Control Valves, on/off valves, flow elements, analyzers, bulks, process relief valves, , Electrical (Switch gears, Transformers, JB's, UPS ,Cable Trays, Cables ) etc.
Skills and Behaviors:
Business presence and polish
Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
Proactively identifies and solves the complex problem.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skill.
Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization.
Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute to varying and complex environments.
Strong communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level.
Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.