Procurement Lead

WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance
WWPS seeks a Procurement Lead to join our growing team in Peoria, AZ. The successful candidate will have various experience related to Project Controls and Procurement, including Cost Engineering, Forecasting, Earned Value Management, Bid Phase Management, Subcontract Management, and Bid Evaluation. The successful candidate must possess solid technical, organizational, communication skills, and proven ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and have a work history that represents increased levels of responsibility on a progressive basis.

Primary Responsibilities: Procurement Planning & Coordination

Develop and maintain long lead equipment tracking logs.

Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and OEM vendors to define procurement schedules aligned with design milestones.

Participate in equipment package strategy sessions with design teams and trade partners.

Work within a team atmosphere focused on superior internal and external customer satisfaction.

Reconcile inventory and accounts payable discrepancies.

Develop metrics and monitor supplier performance utilizing supplier scorecards.

Work with local and global commodity managers and buyers to drive cost reduction.

Participate and/or lead supplier/customer meetings.

Participate and/or lead supplier competitive bids (RFP).

Primary Responsibilities: Schedule Integration

Integrate equipment delivery timelines into the master construction schedule.

Identify critical path items and work proactively to mitigate delays.

Primary Responsibilities: Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the point of contact between project teams and long lead equipment vendors.

Facilitate technical reviews, vendor submittals, and long-lead procurement kick-off meetings.

Track manufacturing progress and coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) as needed.

Primary Responsibilities: Logistics & Delivery Coordination

Coordinate with logistics providers to manage transportation, import/export, and site delivery of critical equipment.

Plan for site access, laydown, and rigging requirements in coordination with construction teams.

Primary Responsibilities: Reporting & Risk Mitigation

Generate regular status reports on equipment procurement and delivery risk.

Elevate potential issues early and support recovery planning with vendors and construction teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 7-10 years' related work experience as a Construction Procurement Specialist.

Specialized skills and proficiency with project/program controls software

Proven experience managing long-lead equipment packages.

Working knowledge of construction schedules, vendor processes, and project controls.

Familiarity with semiconductor facility systems such as process tools, HVAC, UPW, CDA, chillers, scrubbers, electrical switchgear, etc.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to develop and implement Earned Value Management

Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication

Fully versed with Cost Controls principles and techniques

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Education

BS/BA Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or another construction related subject or a non-cost BS/BA degree and additional cost estimating experience or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

Individual will be working primarily in an office environment.

Fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequent interaction across engineering, construction, and vendor teams.

Requires ability to work on construction sites and coordinate with multiple trades and disciplines.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit and/or stand most of the day as may be required in a typical office environment.

Why Join WWPS?

This is a full-time position with World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits starting Day One, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Company-Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and Time Off

Join a fast-moving, high-performance team making a real impact on cutting-edge construction projects This is a full-time position for World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, and a company match retirement plan. All benefits begin the FIRST DAY of employment.
World Wide Professional Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000