What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Procurement Manager position at Thompson Thrift?
Material Procurement Manager – Terre Haute, IN
At Thompson Thrift, we are dedicated to shaping vibrant communities and building a lasting impact. We are currently hiring a Material Procurement Manager in Terre Haute, IN to lead and streamline our procurement team’s efforts in estimating, ordering, and delivering materials to job sites efficiently and on schedule.
In this key leadership role, you will oversee the procurement operations for all construction materials purchased directly by Thompson Thrift Construction (TTC). If you’re an experienced professional in procurement and construction management looking to join a fast-paced, mission-driven company, this is the opportunity for you.
Why Thompson Thrift
At Thompson Thrift, we don’t just build properties; we craft communities and shape futures. Our core values drive us to positively impact our team and the communities we serve through initiatives like TT Serve, which supports community outreach and personal development. We also prioritize work-life balance with our Family Impact Program, offering flexible work options, concierge medical services, financial planning, and more to support your well-being and connections with loved ones.
What You'll Do as Material Procurement Manager
- Build and maintain strong vendor partnerships, monitoring performance to ensure alignment with business expectations.
- Perform quantity takeoffs for all direct-purchased materials and verify pricing with external sources.
- Provide accurate material estimates to the Preconstruction Department for budgeting and project proposals.
- Issue purchase orders, coordinate submittals, and manage material delivery schedules in collaboration with project superintendents.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to vendor performance, delivery discrepancies, damages, and defective materials.
- Develop and monitor processes to prevent material shortages and overages, optimizing supply chain efficiency across all project worksites and reload areas.
- Coordinate surplus redistribution or returns to suppliers when necessary.
- Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and escalate discrepancies.
- Visit job sites and reload areas to inspect delivered materials and ensure quality control standards are met.
- Train on-site staff on delivery tracking and inventory systems.
- Provide Project Managers with updated cost projections for Cost to Complete (CTC) reporting.
- Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, ensuring ongoing support and success across all procurement functions.
Our Ideal Candidate for Material Procurement Manager
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in procurement, estimating, and construction management roles, with increasing responsibility.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project drawings and specifications, cost accounting, and project scheduling.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and comfortable with construction management software.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, concurrent construction projects.
