Job ID: 11710
Location: Sandston , Virginia
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 03/11/2026
Job Description
Location: Sandston, VA
Responsibilities:
- Sourcing and RFQ Management
- Analyze the “approved equipment list” and construction specifications provided by the engineering team to develop a robust procurement plan
- Identify, pre-qualify, and manage a competitive bid list of domestic and international suppliers.
- Negotiation & contract award
- Perform detailed commercial bid tabs and “total cost of ownership” analyses.
- Lead commercial negotiations, focusing on price, delivery lead times.
- Lead commercial negotiations, focusing on price, delivery lead times, payment milestones, performance guarantees, warranties, etc.
- Draft and execute purchase orders and sub-contracts, ensuring the inclusion of rigorous terms and conditions, warranties and liquidated damages clauses, et.
- Manage the procurement of site-based services including civil, mechanical, piping and E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) contractors
- Expediting & Quality Oversight
- Conduct proactive expediting to mitigate schedule delays and ensure equipment arrives at the site in alignment with the construction sequence
- Coordinate the quality team to schedule shop inspections and factory acceptance tests
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain management, engineering, business or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of procurement experience specifically within Capex projects in the Chemical, petrochemical or industrial manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge: deep understanding of international incotems
- Technical Literacy: Ability to interpret technical data sheets, P&IDs, and complex construction scopes of work.
- Systems: Proficiency in ERO Software (Sap, Oracle) and advanced Excel for bid evaluation
Core Competencies:
- Strategic Negotiation: Proven ability to close high-value deals while maintaining vendor relationships
- Rish Management: Sharp eye for identifying supply chain bottlenecks or contractual loopholes.
- Communication: Ability to act as a seamless liaison between technical engineering teams and commercial suppliers.
