Summary
The Procurement Operations Manager plays a pivotal role indriving purchasing strategies that directly impact project success,profitability, and operational efficiency. This role oversees procurementoperations for materials, equipment, fleet, and facilities—bringing structure,foresight, and value to every transaction and vendor relationship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Procurement Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement a company-widepurchasing strategy aligned with long-term business goals. Identify cost-savingopportunities and create purchasing processes that add value acrossdepartments.
· Vendor Management: Build and maintainstrong vendor partnerships to negotiate competitive pricing, favorablecontracts, and agreements that mitigate risk and maximize ROI. Evaluatesupplier performance, ensuring high quality, timely delivery, and contractcompliance.
· Lease and Fleet Management: Manage alllease agreements for vehicles, equipment, and facilities; collaborate closelywith operations and finance teams to assess returns and optimize terms.
· Stakeholder Support and Collaboration: Guideleaders across the business on purchasing strategies and procurement bestpractices. Facilitate effective communication between departments, vendors, andstakeholders to support operational needs.
· Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitorprocurement KPIs, including cost savings and supplier performance. Analyzeprocurement data to inform continuous improvement efforts and strategicdecisions.
Position Requirements
· Leadership:Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams in a fast-paced constructionenvironment.
· Problem-Solving:Aptitude for identifying operational issues and implementing effectivesolutions.
· TimeManagement: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multipletasks and deadlines.
· FinancialAcumen: Understanding of project cost management and financial reporting.
· Communication:Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to build relationships withclients, vendors, and teams.
Physical & Cognitive Requirements
· Ableto lift up to 20lbs. regularly
· Mustbe able to traverse in all weather conditions and work in extreme temperatures
· Positionrequires the ability to stand, squat, & reach
· Mustbe able to stand and walk continuously through shift
· Mustbe able to climb stairs and ladders
· Abilityto exercise precaution in the handling of tools and equipment
· Maybe exposed to dust, fumes, and odoriferous working conditions
· Crouch,kneel, bend, or stand for long periods of time
· Mustbe able to sit at a desk for 8 plus hours per day
· Besubject to motor or machine noise
Skills and Qualifications
· Bachelor’sdegree in supply chain, Business, or a related field — or equivalent years ofpurchasing/procurement experience.
· 5+years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chainoperations.
· Strongnegotiation skills with a demonstrated track record of cost savings andsupplier performance improvements.
· Experiencemanaging lease agreements and working with fleet, facilities, and financefunctions.
· Proficiencywith ERP or procurement systems.
· Strongcommunication and relationship-building skills across all levels of theorganization.
· Proactive,solutions-focused mindset with the ability to develop processes where noneexist.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
· Strongknowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.
· Provenexperience in managing electrical construction projects.
· Excellentproject management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
· Abilityto read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
· Proficientin project management software and tools.
· Strongleadership and team management abilities.
· Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
· Analyticaland problem-solving skills to address project challenges.
· Abilityto multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
· Knowledgeof procurement and subcontractor management.
· Understandingconstruction industry regulations and best practices.
Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. The Company reservesthe right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selectedcandidate.
TheCompany provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicantsfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identification, transgendered or bisexual status, nationalorigin, age, disability or genetics. The Company complies with all applicablefederal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment inevery location in which The Company has facilities. We celebrate diversity andare committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for anyemployer. The Company and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-partyrecruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership withthe Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
