Senior Construction Procurement Leader

The Weitz Company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement for our Power Generation projects. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support project schedules.

Lead a team, collaborate with project teams, logistics, and suppliers to optimize procurement processes, improve efficiency, and ensure contract and quality obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field or equivalent experience in construction procurement.
• 10+ years in procurement within construction or a similar industry.
• Lean principles experience is a plus and helps drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery methods with suppliers.
• Manage purchase orders and align with project schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify new suppliers as needed.
• Support supplier database development and negotiation parameters.
• Resolve payment or material discrepancies escalations.
• Oversee technical documentation, RFQ packages, and bid materials.
• Collaborate with project, logistics, and procurement teams for improvements.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Education

Industry related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

The Weitz Company in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement for our Power Generation projects. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support project schedules.

Lead a team, collaborate with project teams, logistics, and suppliers to optimize procurement processes, improve efficiency, and ensure contract and quality obligations are met.