Clayco - Assistant Director - Procurement Operations

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discretionary Bonus

Medical plan

401k

PTO

Zusammenfassung

Clayco is seeking an Assistant Director of Procurement & Purchase Order Operations to lead procurement activities for its construction projects. You will review, negotiate, and advise on purchase orders and related contracts, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of materials and equipment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in purchasing within construction or a related field, is a proactive team player, and can navigate complex vendor agreements and NDA/credit terms.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years experience in purchasing and the construction industry or related field.
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry.
• Understanding of purchase orders, procurement contracts and subcontracts.

Aufgaben

• Reviewing, negotiating, and advising on purchase orders and related contracts.
• Reviewing ancillary contracts like confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
• Assist with PO-related claims and disputes, including notices and investigations.
• Assist with contract compliance matters.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

Contracts understanding

AIA software

Process design

Team player

Mandarin

Tools

AIA software

Jobbeschreibung

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building,\" providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

Assistant Director of Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco subsidiaries,1 having experience and knowledge of construction, equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.

Professional aptitude and ability to assist with all matters related to purchase order and procurement matters. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with procurement experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

The Specifics of the Role

• Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on purchase orders and related contracts, including:
  • Material supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
  • Vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
  • Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts
• Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts :
  • Credit application terms and conditions
  • Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Assisting with any purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations; assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.
• Assisting with contract compliance related matters as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 Years experience in purchasing and the construction industry or related field
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
• General understanding of purchase orders, procurement contracts and subcontracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
• Knowledge of process design, a plus
• Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
• Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player.
• Foreign language competency a plus: [Mandarin]

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.