Procurement Manager - Phoenix, AZ

The Lane Construction Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Lane Construction Corporation, based in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a skilled procurement professional to develop and implement effective procurement strategies. This role involves sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement process to ensure optimal purchasing power and financial objectives are met.

Candidates should demonstrate strong negotiation skills, the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, and a comprehensive understanding of market trends. Lane offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategies and supplier evaluation.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of market trends.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Source, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate contracts.
• Manage procurement process from requisition to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for procurement needs.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.

Skills

Vendor Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Time Management

Supply Disruption Management

Results Orientation

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.

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 generates 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.

Competencies

• Developing Capabilities
• Building Responsibility
• Results Orientation
• Integrity
• Working for Inclusion
• Leading Change
• Influencing and Communicating
• Conflict Management
• Vendor Sourcing
• Benchmarking
• Supply Disruption Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates
• Piece Price Breakdowns
• Time Management

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.