Procurement Specialist

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities with engineering team related to procurement of equipment, subcontractor services, rental equipment and materials beginning with the quoting process, development of purchase order through delivery
• Investigate local suppliers and supporting construction and engineering activities at job sites located throughout the United States
• Process goods received, inspection reports, QAQC, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and material test reports (MTRs)
• Logistics experience arranging parcel, common carrier and dedicated truck shipments preferred
• Awareness of various Client provisions regarding subcontractor requirements, material restrictions and approved vendor lists
• Assist accounting team on monthly and year-end objectives and audit requests
• Coordinate with engineering team to obtain appropriate approvals for purchase orders
• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested equipment, subcontractor services and materials with team
• Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements
• Aware of terms and conditions common in the construction and/or manufacturing industries
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records

Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Purchase Order System functionality
• Good administrative and organizational skills; strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, resourceful and enjoy making decisions in a position that is critical to the success of projects
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Active listener
• Ability to solve and/or identify problems in the ordinary course of business
• Works well in a team environment

Education and/or Experience

• 5 year's experience purchasing, sourcing, expediting and receiving
• Background in an industrial, fabrication/manufacturing environment with exposure to pipe, vales and fittings
• Experience using ERP systems and drafting complex purchase orders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.