Construction Procurement Assistant

Linesight; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight recherche un Assistant en Approvisionnement Construction pour rejoindre ses équipes. Le rôle comporte la prise de décisions sur les fournisseurs, la négociation d'accords, et nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication et en organisation. Rejoignez une entreprise qui valorise la diversité, l'inclusion et la croissance professionnelle.

Qualifications

• Passion pour la réduction des coûts.
• Excellentes compétences en communication, à l'oral et à l'écrit.
• Capacité à s'adapter à de nouveaux processus.

Responsibilities

• Appliquer votre sens analytique pour prendre des décisions sur les fournisseurs.
• Négocier des accords avec des partenaires externes.
• Gérer le développement et l'administration des contrats.

Skills

Analyse

Communication

Négociation

Organisation

Job description

As a Construction Procurement Assistant at Linesight , you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teamsnurturinga strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients .

In this role you will:

• Apply your analytical thinking skills to make impactful vendor decisions
• Benchmark the latest industry trends and practices to keep a fresh view on the competitive landscape
• Conduct prequalification and shortlisting of suppliers
• Ensure documentation is well organised and accessible
• Expertly negotiate agreements with pricing agreements with external partners
• Have a passion for reducing costs and a track record of success in this area
• Lead key meetings to monitor progress and collaborate on solving problems
• Manage contract development, finalisation, and administration with rigorous attention to detail
• Provide updates via reporting and dashboards
• Recommend awards based upon your bid analysis and market knowledge
• Use your excellent focus on details and organizational skills to keep the team running smoothly

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a passion for reducing costs and a track record of success in this area
• Adapt to new processes with agility and enthusiasm
• Are located near the west coast of the United States
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing
• Are enthusiastic about being part of a global team, and able to flex your hours to engage across regions and time zones
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Contracts/Procurement

The ability to get the most from the construction supply chain is critical to the success of a project and program, and a specialist team will champion innovative supplier relationship management, implement key performance indicators, and advance all aspects of sustainable sourcing. Envision yourself as part of our expert procurement and supply chain management team, delivering maximum project success for world-leading clients, while leveraging the extensive suite of supports and learning pathways available to realise your potential and achieve your career ambitions.

“There is complete meritocracy at Linesight – there are no barriers to progression as we continue to expand and grow. It's an ambitious business with a distinct culture that encourages and supports the building of meaningful relationships, both inside and outside the organisation.”

Giles Heather

Director

“The company places huge emphasis on personal and professional development, with a vast range of supports and pathways available to offer our people the skills and progression opportunities they need to succeed and excel.”

Jenny Robinson

Learning and Development Specialist

“I have had the opportunity to work in multiple sectors, which has expanded my technical understanding significantly in the seven years that I have been with the business.”