CEPP Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join the CEPP (Critical Equipment Procurement Program) team, focusing on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day project interaction, supplier communication, purchasing, expediting and overall coordination of all aspects of the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing of a project(s).

The CEPP Procurement Specialist will work closely with all members of the OES CEPP team, DPR project teams, project executives, clients and regional leadership teams. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following :

• Manage the procurement process by securing MEP equipment and materials for CEPP purchases while meeting project schedule requirements.
• Analyze materials and equipment for constructability and create innovative solutions.
• Participate in vendor / manufacturer solicitation, selection, and management.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
• Prepare bid tallies for potential projects consistent with DPR pre-construction best practices.
• Manage procurement check-in meetings with suppliers / manufacturers / project teams to track project needs & fabrication status and relay communication to stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate and expedite MEP-related shop drawings and submittals for the equipment being procured with project team, supplier, owner, and internal teams.
• Assist in factory start-up, acceptance testing, and documentation for the equipment purchased as part of CEPP.
• Oversee contract negotiations and purchase orders in collaboration with corresponding project leads, preconstruction teams, risk management teams, vendors, manufacturers, material suppliers.
• Improve cost management, strategic partnerships, and supplier management.
• Utilize project management and procurement systems.
• Develop and distribute reports to communicate status and action items for internal and external project requirements.
• Assist with billings to ensure that invoices are submitted in a timely manner per project requirements.
• Participate and contribute to the process and systems improvements for the CEPP program.

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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

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