Project Procurement Specialist

Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Title: Project Procurement Specialist

Compensation: $60,000-75,000 per year

Compensation: $60,000-75,000 per year

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

About Our Company:

Utilitra is a woman-owned provider of design, construction, and technology solutions, delivering trusted expertise across the full spectrum of infrastructure. Our diverse team of skilled professionals supports clients from the ground to the cloud, offering everything from underground construction and engineering to advanced technology, security, and IT solutions.

We are proud to be recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the Largest WomanOwned Businesses in the St. Louis area, one of St. Louis's 50 FastestGrowing Companies, and a Best Places to Work finalist. In addition, the St. Louis PostDispatch has named Utilitra a Top Workplace for seven consecutive years.

Overview:

The Project Procurement Specialist is responsible for all procurement needs of complex projects, focusing on continual improvement, mentoring, and strategic leadership. This position supports engineering and construction, manages procurement processes, drives internal process improvements, and supports department growth and business development.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead changes to internal processes to improve team efficiency
• Mentor junior staff
• Take ownership of procurement needs for complex projects
• Hold meetings to communicate procurement details
• Order material specified by the engineering team for specific projects
• Maintain material documentation, schedules, and bill of materials
• Track order deliveries
• Coordinate material deliveries and receiving
• Provide recurring procurement updates to the project team
• Process invoices for received material
• Serve as the single point of contact for procurement
• Support engineering and construction crews for additional procurement needs
• Work with leadership teams for project portfolio and procurement team updates
• Support department growth, networking, and business development activities

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance preferred)
• 2+ years of industry experience
• Adapt, lead, and communicate new techniques in response to emerging challenges
• Proficiency with advanced project procurement tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and leadership experience
• Ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move about the office or project site to attend meetings or gather information.
• Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment (typically up to 20 pounds).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and telephones.
• Visual acuity to read and analyze data, spreadsheets, and computer screens.

Travel Requirements:

Travel may be required to project sites or vendor locations as needed.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component of our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.