Procurement Specialist Jobs

Babcock Power

Location:
United States, Louisville

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

70000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. The Procurement Specialist has responsibility for the successful execution of all Purchase Orders on assigned projects. This generally includes overseeing supplier adherence to contract commercial requirements, on-time delivery, and resolution of any disputes. The Procurement Specialist role encompasses a wide range of Supply Management activities including supplier selection, negotiating contract terms and conditions, and order placement.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for managing agreements with subcontractors
Communication of VPI initiated changes in scope to subcontractors and resolution of any changes on price, delivery, or technical capability with the subcontractor
Communicate and resolve changes on pricing, delivery, or subcontractor capabilities with the Project Manager
Responsible for managing the sourcing plan and for monitoring subcontractor performance
Responsible for development of RFQ’s for subcontracted work and for the evaluation of subcontractor quotations
Ensure any selected supplier is an approved / qualified source for commodity listed in the Corporate Supplier List (CSL)
Ensure all commercial documents have been conformed / revised to final agreed set of terms and conditions prior to issue of any Purchase order
Create, and submit a Bid Evaluation through the Deviation Management System (DMS) system
Review Document Control Automation Program (DCAP) packages to confirm all documents are accurate
Responsible for communication of information to subcontractors such as drawings, schedules, and shipping information
Responsible for coordination with the Logistics Department for required shipping and delivery milestones
Provide SCM support of key corporate and company business objectives
Assist in preparation of the Special Conditions of Purchase
Report problems needing Management help / intervention
Attend and actively participate in departmental and team meetings
Anticipate and mitigate the risks that may impede supplier performance, Purchase Order requirements and scheduled delivery
Participate in supplier evaluations and annual supplier performance reviews

Requirements:

A Bachelor's of Science degree in engineering or bachelors of science in business from an accredited university
In lieu of a college degree, applied experience within the fields of construction, subcontract management or purchasing may be substituted at the discretion of VPI management
A knowledge of general steel fabrication management practices applicable to VPI products at a level typically possessed by an individual with 5 years of experience
Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate subcontracting and manufacturing issues to supplies and within VPI
Experience in managing subcontracts or other procurement related activities
Be well-organized, results oriented, and competent sourcing professional, with the highest integrity and work ethic, with time management skills to adapt to unexpected changes, customer emergencies, and priority changes
Must have valid passport for international travel

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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