Procurement Manager - Cheshire, CT

The Lane Construction Corporation; Cheshire, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lane Construction is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop and drive strategic purchasing for our civil infrastructure projects. You will source suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage the end-to-end procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years in supply chain, with strong leadership and analytical skills to mentor Buyers, monitor market trends, and ensure compliance with corporate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of supply chain experience.
• Strong procurement and supplier negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements procurement strategies to optimize spend.
• Sources and evaluates suppliers and negotiates contracts.
• Manages the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to delivery.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Monitors market trends and supplier performance to mitigate risk.
• Maintains records and reports performance.
• Enforces procurement procedures to ensure compliance.
• Mentors and coaches Buyers and leads cross-functional teams.
• Develops procurement plan and KPI dashboards.
• Reviews procurement plans weekly with project teams.
• Evaluates vendor capabilities and financial stability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Procurement process

Team leadership

Vendor evaluation

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

WORKING WITH LANE

Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Develops and implements procurement strategies for key commodities and spend categories to optimize purchasing power and achieve financial objectives for a business unit.
• Sources and evaluates suppliers, negotiates contracts, and maintains relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Manages the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements and provides guidance and support throughout the procurement process.
• Monitors and analyzes market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Maintains records of purchases, contracts, and supplier information, and generate reports on performance.
• Implements and enforces procurement procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and standards.
• Mentors, coaches, provides feedback and evaluates the performance of Buyers as required.
• Collaborates with leaders to establish short and long-term supply chain objectives.
• Leads cross-functional teams.
• Supervises and coordinates a team of Buyers, Senior Buyers by regularly meeting them and by discussing strategies to achieve the targets assigned by Supply Chain.
• Develops and maintains the updated Procurement plan and project KPI.
• Discusses and reviews the procurement plan, on a weekly basis, with the project team.
• Evaluates vendor capabilities, reliability, and financial stability for qualification purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Employment Conditions

10 years of supply chain experience

Physical Requirements

Corporate or Area office (No project/site expectations)

Developing Capabilities

Building Responsibility

Results Orientation

Integrity

Working for Inclusion

Leading Change

Influencing and Communicating

Conflict Management

Supply Disruption Management

Contract Negotiation

Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates

Piece Price Breakdowns

Time Management

Lane

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.