Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Why join us?

We seek an experienced energetic Procurement Specialist. The position supports Regional Procurement function by providing analytical support, administrative maintenance and proactive monitoring and transactional activity within relevant systems. We seek for career minded individuals who are looking for long term growth. This is an internal position with Faithful+Gould that comes with robust benefits.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies.  Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Generally responsible for supporting the development of Requests for Information and Requests for Proposals


• Support the negotiation of terms and conditions, awarding purchase orders and expediting in support of various projects.


• Work with Stakeholders, including Legal, Capital Projects, AV/IT, and other business units to clarify procurement requirements and timelines.


• Report Administration and Analysis – track and report key functional metrics from various systems to identify trends, gaps, improvements, etc. Utilize functionality of existing systems to provide pertinent data.


• Utilizes Procurement systems on a daily basis to manage or update procurement events and processes.


• Innovate and improve existing reporting; provide ongoing support.


• Supplier Administration – understand regional supplier base; assist with new supplier registrations & onboarding, ensure valid data for existing suppliers; assist with tracking supplier performance.


• Regional Supplier Agreement Maintenance – track expirations of master agreements, initiate renewals, perform spot audits regarding pricing agreements and other terms & conditions.


• DBE spend compilation, analysis and reporting for both internal and external customers.


• Perform tactical purchasing activities as required to support the region, such as purchase order issuance, requests for quotes, respond to questions (internal and external), assist with training, and other tasks as necessary.


• Maintain clear documentation and audit trail of procurement activities.


• Suggest ideas for improvements & innovations; develop and implement as applicable.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s Degree plus four years of relevant experience OR associate degree


• 5 of relevant experience.


• Previous experience managing a Document Control effort on a large-scale. Detailed oriented, well-organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills in the daily execution of key functions while coordinating with all areas and levels within the region.


• Innovative and energized thinker


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multitask on multiple deliverables at any given time


• Highly motivated and committed to the development of high quality work and productivity


• Ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-task daily work assignments, with consistent follow through


• Proactive and results oriented, with demonstrative positive attitude and teamwork demeanor


• High degree of integrity and adherence to professional business practices, ethics, and personal code of conduct.


• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Proficiency at intermediate level using MS Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint


• Experience using in the use of SAP, Ariba or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software highly desirable.

What we offer at Faithful+Gould:

At Faithful+Gould, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.


• Competitive salary.


• Flexible work schedules.


• Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Group Insurance.


• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

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