Procurement Specialist

Our client, a leader in gas & electrical utilities, is hiring a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Wheatfield, INThis is a 9-month W2 contract with benefitsAs the Procurement Specialist, you will lead sourcing initiatives and support procurement operations for the Generation business unit at the Schahfer Generation Station, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of parts, materials, and services while driving supplier performance and savings goals.Responsibilities:Lead procurement and sourcing projects to support plant operations, ensuring on-time and cost-effective acquisition of materials and servicesIndependently manage the full RFP lifecycle, including requirements development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, negotiation analysis, and award recommendationsFacilitate supplier evaluation and selection processes, recommending solutions based on total value and total cost of ownershipPartner with internal business units to plan, negotiate, and execute purchase orders and supplier agreementsResolve invoice discrepancies and support day-to-day procurement operationsDesired Skills:Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience2+ years of procurement or sourcing experienceExperience managing RFPs independentlyStrong negotiation and analytical decision-making skillsKnowledge of sourcing methodologies and total cost of ownership principlesExperience with ERP or procurement systems PeopleSoftAriba, or similar)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordProject management experience preferredMotion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Created: 2026-05-09