Burns & McDonnell

Project Procurement Manager - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law) or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of related experience, including 3-5 years in construction or industrial manufacturing.
  • Experience collaborating with project management teams.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
  • C.P.M. or CPSM certification preferred.
  • Proven negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement processes to meet company and client standards.
  • Actively consult on purchasing for various projects.
  • Source and prequalify suppliers for defined scopes of work.
  • Facilitate supplier performance evaluations and develop procurement strategies.
  • Drive cost savings initiatives through innovative sourcing and supplier rationalization.
  • Communicate effectively with suppliers, project teams, and executives.
  • Support resolution of escalated supplier issues and maintain supplier submittals.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and technology advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment and cross-functional team involvement.
  • Travel opportunities (20% of the time) to engage with suppliers.
  • Potential for professional development and process improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Description

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement processes in adherence to company and client requirements. Ensure optimum efficiency to procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple jobsites. Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and manage relationships with suppliers. Responsible for launching and implementing activities and initiatives needed to deliver targeted results.
  • Consults on purchasing services for various projects.
  • Manages the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scopes of work, and work with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers and establish commitment to provide proposals for such work.
  • Facilitate evaluation of supplier performance, develop procurement estimates and proposals, and develop supplier relationships and establish new suppliers.
  • Lead activities for the development of procurement strategy.
  • Manage supplier selection to achieve the best performance for clients.
  • Negotiate agreements and lead the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of agreements.
  • Facilitate meetings to manage/optimize overall supplier performance, review standard metrics, discuss market/industry factors, and perform competitive benchmarking.
  • Understand, track, and forecast the supply base, market, technology, cost structure/drivers, and competition.
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base investigating new technology, improving efficiencies, and resolving chronic issues.
  • Drive cost savings through best sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, etc.
  • Communicate and conduct meetings, presentations, and updates with suppliers, project teams, business segments/units, and executive management.
  • Work with Estimating, Project Management, and Contracts Management throughout prequalification, bid proposal,and project execution.
  • Actively support & participate in resolving supplier delivery, quality or commercial issues which have been escalated to the procurement team.
  • Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.
  • Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • A minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years in construction or industrial manufacturing.
  • Familiarity working with project management teams.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence/motivate others.
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • C.P.M. or CPSM certification preferred.
  • Proven negotiation skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and proven negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Oracle software experience preferred.
  • Proven ability of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Proven ability of devising and leading implementation of new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
  • Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 263202

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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