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About Us

Master Builders Solutions is a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction solutions. We constantly strive to solve tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, innovation, and communication with our global partners. We provide new solutions to satisfy industry demand for specific structure strengths while understanding the need for sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support our indirect procurement department. This individual will negotiate contracts and managing contract services that comply with HSE, quality, and procurement policies. The contract services areas may include but are not limited to maintenance, Project Engineering, IT, logistics, etc. This position is also responsible for negotiating pricing and contract terms and conditions and verifying compliance of such. They will initially and periodically analyze, evaluate, qualify, and select service providers based on procurement procedures and in compliance with company requirements. The position is expected to monitor market trends and conditions, periodically presenting to management on objective outcomes regarding RFPs and strategic initiatives (Value Creating Programs).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

+ Manage key supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and market analysis to ensure continuity of supply and alignment with business needs

+ Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories, including proposal analysis, supplier capability assessments, negotiations, and final selection

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure procurement strategies align with organizational goals; represent the company professionally when engaging with suppliers at all levels

+ Develop, issue, and manage RFQs to obtain competitive bids, evaluate supplier proposals, and support strategic sourcing decisions in alignment with procurement objectives.

+ Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts with new and existing suppliers to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with corporate policies

+ Administer and optimize corporate credit card and fleet management programs, ensuring cost-effective operations, compliance, and accurate reporting

Education and Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field, preferred.

+ Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS), preferred.

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in negotiation, contracts, logistics, procurement, and expediting

Skills and Knowledge

+ Experience managing bidding processes for site services and equipment

+ Proficient in procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sievo)

+ Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability

+ Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently

+ Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset

+ High attention to detail in reviewing documents and procedures

Other Information

Travel

Occasional travel required (less than 10%) for business purposes, including on-site vendor visits and supplier engagement activities as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment or hybrid environment. Based on the job description, the role will either use standard office equipment or equipment as specified on the plant floor to produce the products for the company. All employees will be expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Please see supervisor on specific work hours required to support business operations

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms during shifts; handle, or feel objects, manufacturing physical tools or controls; climb up and down stairs; balance; effective verbal communication; the ability to respond quickly to sounds and instructions. Physical aspects chart:

_Master Builders Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other memberships protected by federal, state or local law._