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Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

OvivoSalt Lake City, UT, USA
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

What is the Opportunity?

After a successful product launch and winning several large drinking water projects, the SiC Team is rapidly expanding its presence in the Municipal Water & Wastewater Market. As we grow, the Procurement Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and supporting our mission to deliver innovative silicon carbide (SiC) ultrafiltration technology to municipalities across North America.

The Procurement Specialist is a key partner in our growth journey, responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and securing the materials and services that power our water and wastewater treatment solutions. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on supply chain efficiency, cost optimization, and the sustainability of our projects. If you are passionate about making a difference in the water industry and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to join the Ovivo SiC team and help us treat water the way it deserves to be treated!

The role is based in our Salt Lake City, UT location and will work on a hybrid (WFH / In-Office) full time schedule.

What is the role?

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement :

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to identify procurement needs for SiC water & wastewater treatment systems.
  • Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure competitive pricing for equipment, components, and services.
  • Ensure timely delivery of materials to support project schedules and successful system installations.

Supplier Relationship Management :

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
  • Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in quality, reliability, and cost.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communications and escalations.
  • Cost Optimization & Value Creation :

  • Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and value enhancement.
  • Implement best practices in procurement to maximize efficiency and minimize risk.
  • Support the SiC Team's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions at optimal cost.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration :

  • Work closely with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
  • Participate in project planning, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to training and knowledge sharing to elevate procurement capabilities across the organization.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also occasionally required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Does this sound like you?

  • 3-5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in the water / wastewater treatment industry or related technical field.
  • Analytical Skills : Ability to interpret data, perform cost analysis, and leverage insights for strategic procurement decisions.
  • Time Management : Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem-Solving : Aptitude for identifying challenges, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions
  • Experience with sourcing mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and controls is a plus
  • Knowledge of procurement principles, contract negotiation, and supplier management
  • Post-secondary degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related discipline
  • Ability to travel to supplier sites and project locations as needed
  • Valid driver's license
  • Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you any way.

    Why work at Ovivo?

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Three weeks of PTO to start (hire date determines number of PTO hours for the first year)
  • Roll over of 40 PTO hours to the following year
  • Sixteen personal hours (hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year)
  • Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
  • Profit sharing
  • At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

    Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.

    About Ovivo

    Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

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