Global Mechanical Products Lead (Remote)

Turner Construction Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits including medical,/d

Job summary

SourceBlue, a Turner Construction subsidiary, seeks an experienced supply chain professional to optimize purchasing, vendor relationships, and project support across global to local levels. You will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery on major construction programs.

The role requires strong leadership, market insight, and the ability to coordinate across divisions, with travel as needed. Internal applicants may work from any Turner office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field desired
• Knowledge of manufacturing or construction industry material markets, competition, and industry trends
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Finished Products knowledge with expertise in differentiating manufacturer services
• Interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to engage and secure partnerships with broad range of contacts in manufacturing and supply chain industry
• Negotiation skills with ability effect decision making
• Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
• Able to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward in a timely manner
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
• Advanced presentation and delivery skills, ability to anticipate needs of audience and tailor communications appropriately
• Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement and decision-making
• Supervisory experience desired, with ability to delegate and manage staff
• Regular domestic and local travel with possible international travel

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to provide guidance to SourceBlue project teams, global company entities and clients
• Review market dynamics to evaluate impact on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery demands; collaborate with vendor to develop resolution process and actions
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic evaluations of vendors for product performance, responsiveness, quality and ESG initiatives
• Manage demand and capacity planning across supply chain programs and provide strategies for adherence to delivery client schedules
• Identify global, national, regional, and local level supply chain vendors to address capacity requirements for SB services
• Manage vendor qualifications, create, negotiate, and manage terms and agreements, establish governance, conduct onboarding, and communicate availability of vendors to project team
• Provide recommendations and alternatives for strategic supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders
• Develop and evaluate manufacturer vendor KPIs through stakeholder feedback and publish lessons learned for internal next generation developments
• Primary point of contact to manage supply chain issues, engage SB leadership as needed
• Manage transactional tracking of products for large supply chain programs for specific tiers
• Solicit vendor pricing, analyze vendor bids, prepare bid analysis spread sheets, coordination matrix, and scope of work
• Confirm vendor contract terms on specified projects to ensure completeness and accuracy in Review Bid Process
• Schedule and coordinate factory testing and attend tests at vendor sites
• Participate in company-wide projects related to sourcing and procurement to identify sales opportunities, vendor capacity, and related risks
• Participate in industry events to understand market dynamics and represent SB as industry leader
• Supervise team members and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

SourceBlue, a Turner Construction subsidiary, seeks an experienced supply chain professional to optimize purchasing, vendor relationships, and project support across global to local levels. You will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery on major construction programs.

The role requires strong leadership, market insight, and the ability to coordinate across divisions, with travel as needed. Internal applicants may work from any Turner office.