Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Responsible for carrying out strategic procurement activities, including gathering, analyzing and presenting data related to pricing and lead times with the goal of reducing costs and improving delivery times to support procurement and operations goals. Collaborates with department leaders, Estimating and Project team members to define and execute the procurement of critical project material and establish relationships with subcontractors. Follows, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company to perform procurement related tasks and functions.

• Solicit bids, analyze quotes, interpret proposals, and interview prospective suppliers
• Make recommendations regarding the best suppliers to partner with and initiate prequalification efforts
• Review spend trends and analyze based on business requirements and projections for market competitiveness of assigned commodities
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships while allowing for market competitiveness and leverage those relationships to stay aware of trends and best practices
• Assess and categorize suppliers to determine strategic, leveraged, bottleneck, and non-critical supplier management strategies while interpreting and presenting the data collected to the Strategic Sourcing Manager along with suggestions for improvement
• Support the implementation of industry best practices and a mindset of continuous improvement
• Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager with process inputs and data analysis
• Review, analyze, and monitor assigned supplier/subcontractor capabilities, quotes, and bids
• Research and configure procurement data in support of department and company Key Performance Indicator (KPI)’s 
• Facilitate the timely resolution of issues with suppliers related to price, quality, delivery, condition, etc.
• Coordinate with buyers for each project and give direction related to previously negotiated materials and equipment contracts
• Coordinate keepsake inventory and life cycles for bulk purchases to ensure that the company is maintaining an adequate inventory
• Develop and maintain expertise on assigned products and services
• Maintain and communicate knowledge of market conditions and industry activity that may impact business and escalate concerns to Strategic Sourcing Manager as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with other procurement personnel inside the MasTec family of companies when applicable to increase and improve purchasing leverage
• Research and evaluate new sources for assigned products and services with a goal of increasing department efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Construction Management, Engineering or Business
• Three to five years related experience; experience within engineering or construction industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
• Ability to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of construction contract development, negotiation, and deployment
• Strong data analysis and advanced problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
• Ability to leverage industry specific software and data mining from ERP software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical documents
• Advanced understanding of terms, nomenclature and business models used in the construction industry
• Ability to be accurate, precise and follow set procedures and standards
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels within the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers

Working Environment:

• When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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