About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Job Description:

Procurement Specialist

Overview

The position will make a significant contribution to Webber by managing vendor contracts for multiple projects. This position works very closely with the Procurement department and Project personnel as a critical member of the team. This role is expected to give exposure to major elements of infrastructure maintenance and construction including vendor pricing, raw and manufactured materials market forces, relationships with critical vendors, expanded knowledge of legal terms and definitions, and cross-training for all divisions including Heavy Civil, Waterworks, Energy, and Infrastructure Services.

Job Duties

• Develop, strengthen, and maintain strategic relationships with key Suppliers and Subcontractors
• Collaborate with project teams and Commercial bidding teams to make critical purchases for the company
• Perform analysis and evaluation of vendor quotations, drafting of the vendor contracts, and coordination of agreements from internal approvals through execution
• Negotiate and prepare vendor agreements & change orders
• Provide guidance and assistance to project teams and estimators
• Work with the latest technology in construction, bidding, purchasing, and business management
• All other duties as assigned to enhance the operations of the company

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High level of computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, SharePoint, and Access
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with external vendors/suppliers
• Demonstrated experience planning, purchasing, and negotiating
• Strategic Thinking
• Ability to adapt to change
• Understanding of risk management

Education and Experience

• Minimum College diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• 2 years construction industry experience in infrastructure maintenance or highway construction (preferred)
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP.
• Project management, estimating, or procurement experience with projects in the $3MM to $100MM range is preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Must be able to work in an open office environment where noise level is low - to moderate
• Must be able to work basic office equipment, such as laptops, keyboards, scanners/copiers
• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time and occasionally stand.
• Use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities include close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Must practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Required to travel locally, overnight or internationally.

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.