Manager - CBS Procurement

Overview

Construction Business Services Procurement is looking for a highly self-motivated individual dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team, oversee, and track construction material orders, and collaborate with internal and external customers to meet operational requirements. This role involves working closely with the Construction organization and Supply Chain to manage and maintain vendor supply for materials, services, and Pcard transactions. Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills are essential. Construction and Supply Chain experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Oversees the Construction departments procurement activities, including supervising personnel responsible for preparing purchase requisitions, service requests, Amazon orders, Pcard transactions, and invoice reconciliation.
• Effectively manages internal and external expectations, regularly communicating material delivery timeframes and inventory levels at contractor yards.
• Leads a diverse team of union and management employees.
• Participates in internal meetings with Supply Chain, Construction, and Engineering.
• Monitors and evaluates personnel activities to ensure performance goals and high-quality standards are met.
• Maintains and updates databases and systems supporting the Construction Business Services Procurement groups work.
• Acts as a liaison to internal and external construction groups and contactors performing excavation activities for ordered materials.
• Implements strategic initiatives for continuous improvement, adding value to the business by identifying challenges and recommending process improvements.
• Manages and documents material ordering trends to maintain supply needs.
• Manages and tracks material stored at Construction contractor yards.
• Serves as the key interface to all internal customers, including Construction, Stores Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Proactively addresses Supply Chain disruptions, such as back-ordered materials and delivery delays.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to onboard new vendors to address material supply issues.
• Identifies procurement process and technology improvement initiatives, developing proposals for process enhancements.
• Supports all planning and forecasting activities with internal customers.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Physical Demands

Additional Physical Demands