SB Procurement Contract Manager

SB Procurement Contract Manager

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and $1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Procurement department processes, practices, policies, and staff within Business Unit (BU) and may have responsibility across multiple BUs within region.
• Develop and implement bidding strategies for competitive bids and proposals in partnership with Preconstruction and Operations.
• Evaluate available subcontractors to determine optimal selection for project. Manage master subcontractor and vendor lists and prequalification processes. Foster relationships with subcontractor community, including Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBEs), to monitor workloads, trends, and market conditions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with project staff about subcontractors’ performance. Promote effective communication, collaboration, and alignment of preconstruction and procurement teams in BU(s). Contribute to Business Development presentations and proposals.
• Manage team to develop general and special conditions, safety requirements, and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that scope, schedule, UBEs (or other hiring requirements), and insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for bidders.
• Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions; escalate findings for resolution.
• Ensure contracts incorporate company standards for policies and practices, (e.g., Quality Control, Safety, Business Ethics) and confirm collection of executed Business Partner Code of Conduct (BPCC) forms.
• Develop comprehensive understanding of Owner contracts to ensure compliance with relevant requirements. Manage team to establish procurement schedule for projects.
• Manage bid, scope review meetings, negotiations, and award processes for all subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements and budget.
• Manage Subcontractor Approval Requests (SARs) process. Work with Operations to manage subcontractor failures, claims, liens, surety issues, and related matters. Oversee subcontracting process though to execution.
• Oversee insurance and bonds compliance for contracts. Conduct subcontractor evaluations at project completion, in conjunction with Operations.
• Lead and develop teams; provide professional development opportunities and engage in coaching and mentoring relationships to instill deep knowledge and capabilities in Procurement. Foster teamwork, open communication, and collaboration across business unit teams.
• Deliver timely performance feedback to staff and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems. May serve as Development Partner.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• Experience in construction industry and knowledge of related construction operations
• Extensive Procurement experience, well versed in procurement policies, procedures, and practices
• Adept at risk analysis scenarios related to contract awards
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Advanced knowledge of accounting processes and practices
• Thorough understanding of contractual language, indemnity, insurance, and company policies
• Proficient in communicating to stakeholders to inform of Procurement decisions
• Seasoned negotiator
• Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and build professional relationships
• Experience overseeing and managing staff
• Work to in non-structured environment with multiple project teams and direct work of others, set priorities and Responsibilities
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Familiar with SAP
• Travel may be required, travel modes include air, train, and vehicle

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 frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Key skills/competency:

• Procurement Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Subcontractor Management
• Risk Analysis
• Construction Industry Knowledge
• Team Leadership
• Budget Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• SAP Proficiency