Manages district and project procurement activities, including supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, vendor qualification, purchasing buyouts, procurement policy enforcement, reporting, records maintenance, and accounts payable reconciliation. Facilitates RFPs and collaborates with legal, senior management, preconstruction, and project teams. Requires construction procurement expertise, contract negotiation skills, leadership, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Overview
Are you a strong negotiator with a passion for optimizing resources and maximizing value? As a Procurement Manager, you will direct and coordinate procurement activities within a district. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to negotiate with suppliers and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our goals. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing procurement processes and driving strategic partnerships
Apply now and transform your career with us.
This is a full time, fully located in the Austin or Dallas office (Texas) - this postion is NOT remote.
How You Will Make an Impact- Oversees procurement activities within the district and on projects.
- Negotiates commercial terms and conditions with material vendors and subcontractors while consulting with legal department and senior management.
- Manages the qualification and evaluation process for vendors of materials, subcontractors, and service providers.
- Communicates and enforces procurement policies and procedures to the district and project teams.
- Oversees the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.
- Manages the maintenance of records of goods ordered and received; oversees all Accounts Payable reconciliation.
- Monitors and oversees execution of the purchasing buyout.
- Prepares reports and correspondence as needed.
- Facilitate RFPs and collaborate with preconstruction team on new opportunities and current projects.
- Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in construction procurement required.
- Skilled in contract negotiations and legal terminology
- Extensive knowledge of the construction industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization. JD Edwards E1 World experience is a plus.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Leadership and influencing skills required. Able to identify, track and communicate project plan steps and actions.
- Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary MinUSD $120,000.00/Yr. Salary MaxUSD $150,000.00/Yr.Similar Jobs
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