Mechanical Products Manager

Turner Construction Company; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company, via SourceBlue, is seeking an experienced procurement and supply chain professional for global vendor management on major construction projects in New Jersey. This role focuses on applying purchasing, product and technical expertise to optimize supplier performance for SB and project teams.

You will manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, and oversee strategy, capacity planning, and ESG-aligned supplier evaluations, with potential domestic and international

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/construction material markets and trends.
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Finished Products knowledge with expertise in differentiating manufacturer services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Negotiation skills with ability to influence decisions.
• Familiar with estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principles, and contract docs.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Apply purchasing, product, and supply chain expertise to SB project teams and global company entities and clients.
• Review market dynamics to evaluate impact on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery; collaborate with vendors to address issues and set expectations.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic evaluations of vendors for product performance, responsiveness, quality and ESG alignment.
• 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.
• Negotiate terms and manage vendor contracts, onboarding, and governance.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Supply chain strategy

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or SCM

Job description

Division: SourceBlue

Project Location(s): Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: SourceBlue

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

SourceBlue is a subsidiary ofTurner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials andequipment for major construction projects since2001. With a staffof350+dedicated professionals and~$1B in equipment andmaterials procured annually,we provide Clients withcomprehensivesupply chainservices that are unmatched in theindustry today.
Internal Applicants:Thisposition can be performed from any Turner office.

Position Description

Apply purchasing, product, and technical expertise to provide SourceBlue (SB) supply chain solutions for project teams and external clients. Manage global, national, regional, and local level vendor relationships to promote SB product solutions.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to provide guidance to SourceBlue (SB) project teams and 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 to address issues and maintain clear expectations with project stakeholders and team.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic evaluations of vendors for product performance, responsiveness, quality and alignment to Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (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 feedbackand publish lessons learned for internal next generation developments.
• Primary point of contact to manage supply chain issues, elevate and engage SB leadership as needed.
• Manage transactional tracking of products for large supply chain programs for specific tiers (e.g., fabricator, integrator).
• 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.

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

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction sites, manufacturing facilities, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction sites and manufacturing facilities where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.SourceBlue, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TurnerConstruction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and visioncoverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account,Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identitytheft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Inaddition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation,wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement,employee referral bonuses, and end of year appreciation pay.

*The salary range for this position in NJ is estimated to be $170K-$230K annualized*

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.