Senior Procurement Administrator

Job Description
Job Summary: Oversees the purchasing activities in procuring materials, equipment, and services. Ensures contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with company objectives. Participates in contract negotiations with internal customers and suppliers to secure consistent supplies and quality services at competitive prices.
Essential Functions:
Develop and oversee the supplier base for assigned services or construction projects.
Works with internal customers and vendors to support procurement efforts.
Support negotiations with suppliers for assigned commodities and projects to achieve the best price, quality and schedule.
Support and coordinate the registration and onboarding of new suppliers in company and third party systems.
Research new sources of services, making recommendations to reduce costs and improve quality.
Maintain all required records of sourcing, negotiations, and contracts.
REsponsible for formulating and securing vendor contracts for construction projects, corporate purchasing and operations sourcing needs.
Works with internal customers to prepare RFP scope of work and related specifications for new and/or existing contracts or projects.
Works directly with selected vendors to negotiate contracts.
Prepares and reviews final contracts.
Responsible for ensuring quality and cost value of selected vendor's goods and services. 
Track construction projects through completion and support Property Accounts Payable as needed to ensure timely and accurate payment of construction project invoices.
Serves as main point of contact working with corporate and field team members experiencing issues with goods and services provided by contracted vendors.
Responsible for managing the company's compliance with established purchasing procedures.