We’re seeking a Project Procurement Specialist who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America. 

Job Title: Project Procurement Specialist   |   Req ID: 17865   |   Location: Portland Cement Plant CO

ABOUT THE ROLE

 This role plays a critical operational role in the execution of large greenfield/brownfield cement plant projects. This is a permanent position anchored by an initial 2.5 to 3 year assignment at the current project site. Upon successful completion of this project, the Buyer will transition to support the company’s broader capital portfolio, requiring flexibility to relocate to another project at a different cement facility, likely in a different state.

Located directly at the site, this role manages day-to-day procurement operations, local supplier coordination, requisition-to-PO workflows, and hands-on support for key Construction Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and package management.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and area
• Collaborate with the Large Projects CAPEX Category Manager and Engineering teams to prepare, issue, and manage RFPs for heavy civil, structural, mechanical and electrical construction packages.
• Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications between prospective contractors and internal engineering teams during the tender process.
• Tabulate, analyze, and normalize contractor bids to support commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Manage the end-to-end procure-to-pay process for site-specific requirements, including minor equipment, site services, consumables, and urgent field purchases.
• Process purchase requisitions, issue Purchase Orders (POs), and track order acknowledgments within SAP system.
• Enforce site procurement compliance with corporate governance, budget limits and project timelines.
• Track material and equipment delivery schedules directly with suppliers, freight forwarders, and site warehouse teams to prevent construction delays.
• Perform site-level vendor management, resolving billing discrepancies, over, short, and damaged issues, and localized supplier performance concerns.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS 

• Direct manager – sets procurement strategy, approves high-value contract awards, delegates RFP packages, and conducts performance reviews.
• Site Project Director    – provides operational direction at the site level, prioritizes material delivery schedules, and aligns procurement timelines with the master project schedule.
• Legal – provides standard contract templates, compliance guidelines, and legal review for complex risk-allocation terms.
• Discipline engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical) – review contractor technical proposals, assist with bid tabulations, approve material submittals, and define Technical Specifications for RFPs.
• Site construction manager – raise requisitions for field materials, report contractor performance on-site, and communicate urgent equipment/service needs.
• Site warehouse supervisor – coordinates receiving, inspection of goods, over/short/damaged reporting, and inventory handoff.
• Project controller – match purchase orders and commit funds against project cost codes, track budget variances, and forecast cash flow for pending procurement packages
• Accounts payable – resolves three-way matching issues (PO vs. goods receipt report vs. supplier invoice) to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Trade contractors (civil, mechanical, electrical, steel erection) – handle pre-bid site walks, RFP clarifications, change order commercial reviews, and localized site services.
• Logistics – oversee heavy-haul transport, customs clearance for imported plant machinery, and final site delivery scheduling
• Other responsibilities as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree 

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering

Required Work Experience:

4-6+ years of procurement experience, preferably on major capital projects ($50M+) in heavy industry (cement, mining, oil & gas, or power)

Required Training/Certifications:

Required Technical Skills: Proficient/Advance in SAP, MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive; familiarity with FIDIC or standard construction contract structures is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

10% - 20% of the time

Additional Requirements:

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and problem solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced field/construction environment
• Costs / results focused.
• Ability to have clear communication across engineering and contractor teams
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions.
• A good balance between empathy and assertiveness when dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER    

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

Accepting Applications until October 31, 2026  

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.