Procurement Coordinator - Rail and Transit - Military Veterans

Req #: R157645

Location(s):

• US - NY, New York


• US - NJ, Newark

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Job Description:

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for management and direction for all procurement functions on a large Rail and Transit project, including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control, supplier quality, and traffic.

May assist a Senior Procurement Manager on an assigned phase of a large complex project.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitors productivity and technical proficiency of assigned procurement personnel.


• Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise.


• Monitors staffing requirements and expenditures within budget constraints.


• Coordinates procurement activities with clients, project management, and other departments/divisions within the Company.


• Actively participates in the Quality Improvement Process.


• Promotes technical excellence in all employees.


• May endeavor to develop a partnership agreement where supplier quality and performance are consistent with Company and client requirements.


• Assist in establishing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures.


• Ensures compliance with the Company’s business ethics policy and with the Conflict-of-Interest Policy.


• Offers training in these policies, as needed, to the personnel assigned.


• Conducts performance evaluations, takes corrective action as necessary, recommends promotions and salary actions, and offers training and development for the assigned procurement personnel.


• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

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What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Economics (or related field) and typically 5-10+ years of related work experience.


• Must be detail oriented.


• Proficient with Microsoft office programs

What Desired Skills You'll Bring: ​

• Broad experience in a variety of procurement assignments


• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.


• A demonstrated proficiency in utilizing DMCS (or similar material control system) is also required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!