Procurement Specialist - Piping

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Procurement Specialist - Piping is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and coordinating timely delivery of materials and equipment to support Mechanical and Industrial projects. This role is responsible for ensuring cost-effective purchasing, vendor management, purchasing negotiations, maintaining material availability, and contributes to project efficiency through collaboration with vendors, project teams, and internal departments while adhering to project specifications and company policies. By identifying prefabrication opportunities and supporting project planning and execution, the specialist plays a key role in promoting operational excellence and fostering long-term customer relationships in alignment with the “Client for Life” philosophy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for piping materials to meet project timelines and budget constraints.

Work with vendors and project managers on material procurement.

Review project specifications, piping material take-offs, and technical documentation in coordination with engineering and construction teams.

Monitor market trends, pricing, and lead times to mitigate procurement risks to support estimating and project managers.

Coordinate with quality control, logistics, and warehousing to ensure timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.

Maintain accurate procurement records, track material status, and generate regular reports for stakeholders.

Thorough understanding of Buy America (BA-BAA) domestic standards.

Work with vendors on material pricing changes and availability. Notify estimating and Business Units of affected materials.

Assist in project kickoff meetings.

Schedule meetings with project team to establish criteria necessary for shop ticketing process to support workflow from detailing, through shop, to field.

Issue shop tickets and coordinate materials with shop manager.

Review shop tickets and spool drawings for consistency and quality.

Work with project team to support project milestones.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

High School Diploma or GED with strong background in Plumbing/Pipefitting industry

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications, Excel, Word

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a piping-related role within industries industrial or mechanical piping

Strong knowledge of piping components, materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.), and industry standards (ASME, ASTM, API).

Strong organizational skills

Strong understanding of project specifications

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver’s License

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to be dependable and maintain regular attendance

Ability to patiently coach and train in most cost-efficient manner

Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently with team members, supervisors, 3rd parties

Ability to handle stress and pressure while meeting project deadlines

Ability to comply with applicable company work and safety rules, government safety regulations, and any applicable collective bargaining contract

Ability to handle a variety of different tasks efficiently, flexibly, cooperatively

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally

May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Laptop computer

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Full-time