Purchasing Agent

Clark is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our Civil Project Development Group and be part of the winning effort to negotiate and award subcontracts on large-scale construction projects.

• Responsibilities
• Responsible for the timely award and execution of subcontracts that encompass the full scope of work necessary to build large scale civil projects
• Ensures trade budget goals are met or exceeded through effective subcontract negotiation
• Ensures contractual obligations to Project Owners are incorporated into subcontracts (flow-down provisions, labor compliance, small business, etc)
• Effectively analyzes and documents subcontractor capabilities (past performance, financial strength, bonding, etc)
• Works with the Regional Purchasing Director and Legal Department on behalf of Regional Executives to negotiate / resolve subcontract terms and conditions
• Trains and leads purchasing assistants and project team on Clark's purchasing process
• Supports new work acquisition by developing procurement plans, technical proposal responses, etc.
• Interfaces with Senior Management, Preconstruction Department, Project Teams, Risk Management, Legal, Contracts Management Group
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships w / subcontractors
• Manages purchasing process on multiple projects at one time
• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience
• 5 - 7 years of relevant work experience
• Estimating and purchasing experience required
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and subcontract agreements
• Able to negotiate terms and contract amount
• Well organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Understanding of local subcontractor community
• Familiar with compliance issues
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence : Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes
• Preferred Qualifications
• Prior purchasing experience
• Experience with Coupa Platform
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry
• Knowledge of Electrical Construction

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Clark Construction Group is one of the largest building and infrastructure companies in the United States.

Our portfolio spans every major building market, from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all power, transportation, water, and roadways. Since 1906, weve been delighting and delivering value to our clients and project partners, providing diverse opportunities for our team, and strengthening the communities where we live.

With offices strategically located across the country, we pride ourselves on being a local builder with national reach.

Learn more about Clark Construction (https : / / www.clarkconstruction.com / ) .

There is a sense of camaraderie that comes with delivering impactful projects as a team. It creates a sense of humility and fosters pride in the work we do. At Clark, we are proud to build what matters, together.

Learn more about careers at Clark (https : / / www.clarkconstruction.com / careers) .

Find even more opportunities with the Clark Group, our collection of companies delivering construction and asset solutions for clients across the United States.

Clark Group's capabilities span the entire asset lifecycle from project development and financing to construction and facility maintenance.

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Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here : Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here : Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https : / / www.dol.gov / sites / dolgov / files / OFCCP / pdf / pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail leaveofabsence@clarkconstruction.com or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.

Construction work requires strenuous physical activity. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms.

Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.