E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

The Procurement Agent 1 is an integral part of a construction project team and will assist in establishing contracts and agreements with vendors to issue purchase orders to get required materials to the job site on time and will also review and process the purchase orders

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

• The successful candidate must have a basic knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply principles of financial analysis, activity-based costing and supply chain methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communications are required. Independently commit the company by planning and authorizing purchase contracts, contract changes and other procurement instruments having signatory authority.
• Lead procurement team and managing the total procurement effort for assigned projects/programs, including directing such tasks as fact finding, price and cost analysis, source selection, negotiations, and bidder briefings and debriefings.
• Lead on-site audits and supplier assessments as necessary to qualify, evaluate and develop suppliers.
• Improve supplier performance by monitoring cost, quality, and schedule compliance; initiating and implementing appropriate action to resolve problems; and mediating conflicts and establish resolution with customers and suppliers. 
• Manage procurement packages by gaining a thorough understanding of supplier-customer relationships; by developing a working knowledge of own organizations relationships with other TIMCO organizations; and, by developing and implementing and authorizing actions to incorporate with other functional disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of procurement basics, ethical business conduct, legal principles, and protection of TIMCO, supplier and customer proprietary data by complying with company policies, procedures and accepted business practices.
• Maintain contractual integrity of procurement packages by reviewing, determining and incorporating appropriate State and Federal regulations, contract flow-down requirements, and other special terms and conditions peculiar to individual contract types.
• Develop other procurement team members by providing guidance on technical procurement issues.
• Foster increased productivity and advancement opportunities by personal commitment to professional development and by practicing continuous improvement of processes.
• Support Corporate goals for small business/small, disadvantaged business by promoting the use of qualified sources and by seeking, encouraging and assisting new candidates to become qualified.

Education Requirement        

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred.

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Assess potential suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and reputation.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms, conditions, and prices with suppliers to secure the best deals.
• Order Processing: Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Contract Administration: Create, review, and manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance and legal validity.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.
• Reporting: Prepare and maintain procurement reports and records
• SAP/Ariba, problem solving, risk management, adaptability,
• Negotiation Skills, Communication, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Technical proficiency with word, excel, PPT, etc.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

The Salary range for this position is $46,000 - $57,000.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.