Construction Procurement GSM

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Austin, TX that is seeking a Construction Procurement GSM.

What to Expect:
The Construction Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Supply Chain Manager (SCM) focused on construction procurement to support our Construction Team. As a Construction Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation, facilitation, and execution of various procurement related activities. You will work hand in hand with our internal Construction Procurement team and collaborate cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering departments to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. In this role, you will own and manage the strategy within your assigned space including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, and driving commercial cost reductions. This role will report to the Sr. Manager for the Construction Procurement team.

What You'll Do:
* Cultivate strong stakeholder support and cooperation on contracting activities
* Pre-qualify suppliers by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of scope of work
* Identify new potential suppliers and negotiate MSA level agreements
* Efficient execution of RFx process to ensure all project scopes are contracted according to the required project schedule
* Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from service providers
* Negotiate bid reductions and make award recommendations
* Effectively operate with ambiguous scope & schedule requirements; Ability to make decisions based on incomplete information

REQUIREMENTS:
* Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
* At least 3 years of experience in the heavy construction industry
* The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a high-volume construction contracting operation; EPC or General Contractor experience is preferred
* Knowledge and experience in the commercial and industrial market is preferred
* Candidate should have some construction knowledge and basic ability to read construction drawings, specification, and contracting documents
* Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Excellent analytical and judgment skills; Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat
* Understanding of basic contract law and construction contract standards
* Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
* Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders as well as organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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