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Procurement Specialist

Employer
HDR
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
6 Sep 2024
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Specialist Area
Procurement
Job Level
Specialist
Sector
Advertising / Creative
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
CIPS Membership
Non CIPS member
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Procurement Specialist, we'll count on you to:

  • Purchase at most favorable prices consistent with equity, quality and delivery
  • Solicit, receive, evaluate and negotiate bids for any major equipment required
  • Ensure that goods purchased are processed, consumed or used in the company, and are not purchased for resale at a profit
  • Select vendor sources and have considerable latitude in determining acceptable prices
  • Interface with legal, insurance, bonding, engineering, accounting, project controls and construction to minimize risk and maximize benefits to company
  • Develop procurement plans and manage budgets as needed
  • Manage departmental and company personnel in procurement-related issues as needed
  • Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or other applicable major; previous procurement experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable
  • Minimum of 4 years of procurement experience, including soliciting, negotiating, drafting, formulating, and administering purchase orders
  • For Federal project assignment, 2 years of experience with FAR, DFAR and other agency supplements as applicable, or other state or local contracting, bidding, and source selection practices depending on intended role
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good organization skills required
  • Good presentation skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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