Senior Procurement Specialist

Description

Fermi America is building Project Matador, a 17GW private power and AI infrastructure campus in the Texas Panhandle. By integrating natural gas, nuclear, utility power, solar, and battery storage, Fermi is creating the power platform needed to support hyperscale AI and advanced computing on a timeline the traditional grid cannot meet.

The Procurement Specialist manages the end-to-end sourcing and purchasing process for indirect goods and services — including office supplies, facilities, IT hardware/software, professional services, and other non-production spend categories. This role owns supplier relationships within their assigned categories, ensures purchases comply with company policy, and drives cost savings while maintaining quality and delivery standards. The ideal candidate balances tactical purchasing execution with category-level thinking, and can independently manage a full sourcing cycle from requisition to contract close-out.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the requisition-to-purchase-order (PO) process for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely issuance

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers through RFQs/RFPs; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules

Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing vendors; monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs

Identify and execute cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities within assigned spend categories

Track open POs and expedite orders to prevent delays or stockouts

Ensure all purchasing activity complies with internal procurement policy, delegation of authority, and budget constraints

Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, department requestors) to define requirements and resolve issues

Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and vendor files in the procurement/ERP system

Support supplier onboarding, including vendor setup, W-9/insurance collection, and compliance documentation

Assist with contract administration — renewals, amendments, and expiration tracking

Analyze spend data and prepare regular reporting on category performance, savings, and supplier metrics

Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues in coordination with Accounts Payable

Manage the requisition-to-purchase-order (PO) process for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely issuance

Source, evaluate, and select suppliers through RFQs/RFPs; negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules

Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing vendors; monitor supplier performance against SLAs and KPIs

Identify and execute cost-savings and cost-avoidance opportunities within assigned spend categories

Track open POs and expedite orders to prevent delays or stockouts

Ensure all purchasing activity complies with internal procurement policy, delegation of authority, and budget constraints

Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, department requestors) to define requirements and resolve issues

Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and vendor files in the procurement/ERP system

Support supplier onboarding, including vendor setup, W-9/insurance collection, and compliance documentation

Assist with contract administration — renewals, amendments, and expiration tracking

Analyze spend data and prepare regular reporting on category performance, savings, and supplier metrics

Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues in coordination with Accounts Payable

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles

Working knowledge of sourcing and negotiation fundamentals

Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Coupa, or similar)

Strong Excel skills; comfort working with spend data and basic reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple category workstreams simultaneously

High attention to detail and a compliance-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

CPSM, CPSD, or CSCP certification (or actively pursuing)

Experience with indirect spend categories (facilities, IT, professional services, MRO)

Familiarity with contract terms and basic contract redlining

Experience supporting supplier diversity or ESG sourcing initiatives

Key Competencies

Negotiation — secures favorable terms while preserving supplier relationships

Analytical Thinking — uses spend and performance data to inform decisions

Stakeholder Management — balances internal customer needs with company policy

Process Discipline — follows and reinforces procurement controls consistently

Adaptability — manages shifting priorities across multiple categories