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Procurement Manager

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2025
ABOUT YOU

Do you have experience managing supplier logistics? Can you create and maintain strong relationships while coordinating and ensuring quality and delivery standards? Are you looking to work amongst the best and brightest minds in the industry? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting new Procurement Manager opportunity for you! Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

 

ARCO/Murray seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and experienced Procurement Manager to join the team! The ideal candidate must be organized, analytical, and possess proven relationship management skills. 


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Potential relocation stiped 

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.


A DAY IN THE LIFE

  • Responsible for purchasing, expediting, logistics management, and supplier quality surveillance activities on projects $500M
  • Develop and perform upfront procurement planning activities, such as establishing purchasing and subcontract strategies
  • Create and manage project-specific templates, reports, and tools that align with project and company objectives
  • Work collaboratively with the project team during the procurement process, from identifying needs to supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to determine material and service requirements for various projects
  • Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess market trends to ensure competitiveness
  • Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards and delivery schedules
  • Maintain and manage procurement documentation and records for transparency and audit purposes
  • Analyze procurement data and prepare reports for senior management to inform decision-making
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry regulations throughout the procurement process
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers
  • Prepare purchasing master pro forma documents

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, construction, or business management
  • 10-15 years of experience in supply chain logistics or construction purchasing
  • Experience in expediting supplier quality management and/or material management 
  • Proficiency in the formation and administration of purchase orders from bidder prequalification to disputes
  • Experience in applying efficient procurement processes, structures, and analytical tools
  • Highly developed analytical and communication skills, combined with a structured work style and a pragmatic hands-on approach
  • Ability to challenge "conventional" thinking, consider others' views, and convince with facts considering a proactive approach to overcome resistance
  • Knowledge of suppliers and markets trends 

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across nationwide. We rank #1 on the ENR Warehouse & Distribution,  #4 on the Top 100 Design-Build Firms, #4 on the Entertainment, #12 on the Multi-Unit Residential, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2024.

 


Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

 


ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. 

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Salary : $28,000

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