Road Ranger, a growing multi-state Travel Center company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Construction to join its Construction & Development Department. The primary role of the Procurement Specialist is to manage and execute the company’s equipment procurement process for new store construction and remodels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish relationships with new and existing strategic vendors for convenience store/travel center equipment and supplies.
- Recruit new vendors as needed to ensure competitive pricing and a wide offering of equipment options.
- Negotiate best pricing and terms with vendors.
- Recommend equipment manufacturers and distributors to the VPs of Construction and Development.
- Select brands of equipment for new stores and remodels via collaboration with Operations, Marketing, IT and Construction teams.
- Determine lead time for all equipment and factor into ordering schedule such that all equipment arrives when needed to maintain construction schedules.
- Prepare bid documents and manage bidding from suppliers and contractors.
- Maintain databases of current equipment lists, pricing and lead times.
- Execute all equipment orders using established corporate governance practices (minimum number of bids, purchase orders, etc.).
- Investigate and follow up on any missed or delayed equipment shipments.
- Establish best practices for all procurement processes and build in continuous improvement projects.
- Identify potential software solutions for the overall procurement process.
- Review procurement contracts and recommend changes as necessary.
- Approve invoices for payment based on cross-referencing with purchase orders and confirming satisfactory delivery of product.
- Communicate closely with VP of Construction and others on the Development and Construction teams.
- Education & Experience:
- 3+ years of relevant work experience required.
- Construction or convenience store procurement experience highly preferred.
- College degree a plus but not required.
Other Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure/deadlines; prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks and demands simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other staff members to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Company.
- Must possess a high degree of proficiency with a variety of relevant computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
- Ability to learn other computer applications as needed (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CRM, etc.).
- Must have the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances related to planning, construction, and maintenance of assets.
- Must be able to direct and assist vendors to meet project guidelines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically or through other means to individuals or groups.
- Preferably a working knowledge of commercial building construction, commercial site construction, petroleum construction, and related projects.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Strong math skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person