As Leopardo Construction continues to grow, we are looking for a construction professional to join our team in the Senior Procurement Manager role.

Summary: The Senior Procurement Manager shapes and executes the procurement strategies for Leopardo Construction. This role procures, expedites and schedules deliveries of equipment, materials and services to job sites. Responsibilities will include establishing supplier bid lists, soliciting and evaluating supplier proposals and detailing direction to subcontractors bidding the project who will be assigned the goods procured. The Senior Procurement Manager is also empowered to drive new strategic initiatives, build additional supplier relationships and expand internal scope of the procurement program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluate and manage end to end procedures to improve procurement systems and implement best practices to maximize efficiencies
Introduce innovative strategic sourcing solutions that enhance profitability
Work with the estimating / management team to prepare supplier requests for proposals, direction to subcontractor bidders and notice to procures to ownership
Prequalify supplier bidders. Based on equipment scheduled, develop a list of manufacturers to ensure the right vendor receives the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, including any addenda(s). Monitor the suppliers bid list to ensure bid coverage. Assist with maintaining strategic and ongoing communication with vendors/ subcontractors. Aid in the review and qualification of supplier proposals and associated subcontractor bids
Support in equipment selection / specification analyses and management of equipment schedule development at all stages of preconstruction
Negotiate contracts for materials, equipment and services with selected vendors. Develop new supply sources if necessary
Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency

Drive appropriate supplier segmentation strategies to establish sourcing direction based upon strategy, performance, and importance

Create value by introducing innovative sourcing solutions that impact results, enhance profitability and assist the organization to meet its business objectives and goals
Drive the internal development, roll-out, and implementation of purchasing guidelines, policies and procedures across the organization

Establish and build relationships with internal customers and other key stake holders within the Leopardo team
Develop effective supplier relationships at appropriate levels to ensure long-term partnerships with key suppliers
Develop and manage metrics to track cost savings, supplier performance via order to actual delivery time, purchase price variance and other critical key performance indicators

Evaluate and manage end to end procedures to improve procurement systems, identify synergies and implement best practices and processes to maximize efficiencies
Research new and improved sources of supply as appropriate to support sourcing activities

Support continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain including development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance

Education / Experience Requirements:

5+ years of applicable experience
Knowledge of market/industry: including knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems
Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University in construction, engineering or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience
Competency in basic construction technologies such as scheduling software, financial comprehension and ability to read and understand blueprints is a must
Understand project management and accounting software; Autodesk Build is a plus

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
Vision Program
Short term/long term disability
401k + matching plan
Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
Identify theft protection
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base salary range: $125-145k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.

Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered “best in class” by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.

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