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Join Gemma’s growing Procurement team! Gemma Power Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Procurement Manager to join our team in Glastonbury, CT. Gemma’s Procurement department is critical in fulfilling company and project requirements. We are looking for an experienced procurement individual with a strong technical aptitude and solid analytical skills.

The Senior Procurement Manager’s role is a full-time, office-based position with periodic travel to the project sites and suppliers. You will manage all home office procurement activities on assigned projects as well as procuring assigned elements including but not limited to, managing strategic supplier relationships, tracking supply chain requirements, negotiating, and administering critical supply agreements in support of Gemma’s project needs.

• Develop, mentor, and train others within the procurement process.
• Read and understand EPC contracts.
• Develop project procurement and delivery schedules.
• Manage weekly project team status review of procurement activities.
• Develop agreement terms, including integration of technical guarantees.
• Prepare & maintain project specific procurement templates, including RFP and contract documents.
• Develop technical and commercial expertise to enable proper management of procurement.
• Interface with engineering, accounting, scheduling, legal counsel, document control, field project team staff, and project management personnel.
• Review technical bid package and obtain scope and schedule clarifications as required for development of Request-for-Proposal (RFP) packages.
• Identify appropriate bidders for RFP packages.
• Prepare and issue RFP packages for subcontracts, purchase orders, rental agreements, and service agreements.
• Lead project team effort to respond in timely manner to bidder clarification requests.
• Expedite timely submittals of bids.
• Prepare commercial bid evaluation tabs and coordinate selection of “short-listed” bidders with engineering team.
• Negotiate terms and conditions as well as cost and schedule with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to achieve project needs.
• Select suppliers, obtain Project Management approval, and award contracts.
• Prepare and issue final contracts and obtain appropriate signatures from both parties in accordance with company policies.
• Organize and attend bid review and major equipment supplier kick-off meetings as required.
• Assure supplier performance throughout the purchase order lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain supplier relations.
• Lead corrective action on supplier performance failures.
• Manage supplier back charges and claims.
• Support business development personnel for cost estimates for new project opportunities.
• Organize and attend bid review and major equipment supplier kick-off meetings as required.
• Provide project team information that may be required for change orders to Owner.

The above job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have strong technical aptitude and ability to fully understand the technical aspects of the materials and equipment within Gemma scope.
• Must be able to understand contractual requirements, negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors, and coordinate with legal and accounting when required.
• Proficient in P.C. skills, including Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Strong problem-solving skills to enable leading resolution of non-conformances and dispute issues.
• Must be 100% self-starting and able to perform job responsibilities with limited guidance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written communication.
• Must be willing to travel to Project jobsites and suppliers approximately 10% of annual work schedule.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Nationwide Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company-Sponsored Events
• Financial Planning & Savings Resources401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Work-Life Balance

Gemma Power Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power and renewable industries. Our wide-ranging and comprehensive experience comprises more than 22 GW installed capacity including state-of-the-art combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and environmental facilities spanning the continental United States.

Gemma Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected classification as established under federal, state, or local law.