Procurement Specialist

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA
110K-146K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services
The Role
The Procurement Specialist will manage sourcing, negotiation, and purchase of materials and services for construction projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines while optimizing costs and supplier relationships. They will track market trends, solve supply chain issues, and enhance procurement processes.
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STV is seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Construction Management Group in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of materials, equipment, and services for construction projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that procurement processes align with project budgets, timelines, and quality standards while fostering strong supplier relationships and optimizing cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to support construction projects.

  • Identify and source materials, equipment, and subcontractor services in compliance with project specifications and company standards.

  • Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure cost-effective purchasing agreements.

  • Maintain relationships with vendors, ensuring reliability, quality, and competitive pricing.

  • Track market trends, material costs, and availability to mitigate supply chain risks.

  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

  • Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations in all procurement activities.

  • Prepare and analyze procurement reports, cost forecasts, and budgets.

  • Resolve supply chain issues, including delays, shortages, or quality discrepancies.

  • Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (preferred).

  • 3+ years of procurement experience in the construction or building materials industry.

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and subcontracting services.

  • Experience with procurement software and ERP systems.

  • Familiarity with contract management, bidding processes, and supplier evaluation.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Procurement (CIPS, CPSM) or Construction (CMAA, PMP).

  • Experience in commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.

  • Knowledge of local and international construction regulations and sourcing.

Compensation Range:

$109,771.86 - $146,362.48

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Top Skills

Bidding Processes
Construction Materials
Contract Management
Equipment
Erp Systems
Procurement Software
Supplier Evaluation
Supply Chain Management
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,050 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure.

Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.

Our expertise includes architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management (PM/CM) and advisory services.

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