OverviewThe Field Purchasing Manager is responsible for coordinating with site teams to ensure they have the proper personnel to perform site related procurement activities. Follows, develops, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company to perform site procurement related tasks and functions. Acts as a liaison between procurement team, internal customers, and accounting team to ensure that materials are properly received and invoices are paid in a timely manner. Supports annual and quarterly planning activities. Work collaboratively across the organization and actively supports the company's values and beliefs.
Location: This position can be located at any of our office locations: Phoenix, AZ; Clinton, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Centennial, CO; Irving, TX; or Fargo, ND. Based on the experience and skillset of the individual identified, we are open to a remote-based role with ability to travel to our office and field site locations to support events or department activities.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions:- Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
- Lead and mentor a team of Field Buyers on the company processes to ensure effective execution of procurement processes
- Forecast and manage staffing requirements for field purchasing roles
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and foster professional development opportunities within the team
- Support the implementation of industry best practices and a mindset of continuous improvement
- Monitor, update, and improve the processes and procedures for the proper execution, coordination, and payment of company contracts
- Provide contract negotiation guidance to buyers utilizing structured company guidelines
- Provide direction on proper contract formats to utilize for the requested scope of work
- Support a procurement life cycle approach that ensures contracts are compliant when created, can be invoiced against accurately and are able to be received and processed by operations with minimal errors
- Drive and enforce document control efforts to ensure all purchase orders, approvals, and supporting documents are correctly saved in Procore
- Support Procurement's development of a robust requisition system that utilizes the authority matrix to approve contracts in compliance with company policies
- Support the vendor prequalification and setup system while working with the strategic sourcing team to identify upcoming vendors and completing annual record reviews Support Procurement's development of a subcontractor scorecard system, specifically utilizing
- (Key Performance Indicators) KPI's that affect contract compliance and invoicing
- Communicate with Commercial Services and Procurement Compliance Manager regarding their development of vendor flow downs for prime contracts to ensure these flow downs are being captured in company contracts
- Coordinate with Insurance, Licensing, and Permitting on project specific requirements and communicate with the Procurement Manager on flow down of these requirements in company contracts
- Work with the Accounting team to develop processes that ensure contracts are invoiceable, vendors are aware of requirements and issues can be resolved efficiently
- Develop a system for tracking and monitoring compliance issues that identifies to the procurement team how to resolve compliance holds quickly and efficiently on contracts
- Provide training, mentoring and career development for the team
- Other duties as assigned
QualificationsEducation and Work Experience Requirements:- Associates or Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred
- Five+ years experience in purchasing or procurement, related to construction industry
- Previous experience with supply chain and inventory management
- Experience leading and managing others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
- Strong knowledge of construction contract development, negotiation, and deployment
- Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization and with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge and the ability to teach others use of procurement software systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Interpret, follow and explain a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations
- Skilled in analyzing data and developing metrics that help the company in making informed decisions
What's in it for YouFinancial Wellbeing
- Compensation $125,000 - $170,000 / year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
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Service LineWZK-Wanzek Construction, Inc.
