Sr. Supply Chain Category Manager (Construction Services)

Indigo Beam Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm located in Dallas is seeking a Procurement Specialist with a strong technical and supply chain background. The ideal candidate will manage procurement strategies, build supplier relationships, and conduct market research. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in ERP systems. This role offers opportunities to implement cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance and service continuity in procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of procurement experience necessary.
• Proficient in reporting and basic statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute category-specific purchasing strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Conduct market research for potential suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement activities.
• Monitor supply chain expenses and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on procurement needs.
• Track key performance indicators related to procurement.
• Address and resolve supply chain-related disputes.

Skills

Strong technical background

Supply chain management

Contract negotiation

Market research

Statistical analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Travel: May require occasional overnight travel.

Overview

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and supply chain background in managing agreements for construction services. This candidate will partner with risk and operations to identify safety, operational, and business risks for the construction services category and will implement mitigation strategies to ensure compliance, service continuity, and cost-control.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

• Create and execute category-specific purchasing strategies that align with the company's overall business goals. Execute RFP/RFQ’s to support category strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluate their performance, and negotiate contracts, terms, and prices.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and stay updated on market trends and pricing.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations. Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Monitor and control supply chain expenses to stay within budget. Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to improve efficiency. Understand macroeconomic shifts (inflation, tariffs, etc.) and the impact on pricing and budgets.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and finance teams, to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement activities, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and inventory levels.
• Address and resolve supply chain-related issues and disputes with suppliers promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or CPM/CPSM preferred)
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Proficient in reporting and basic statistical analysis (ratios, percentages, simple statistics)
• Intermediate Excel and Word skills (economic analysis and correspondence)
• Knowledge of procurement/inventory systems and ERPs (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data extraction/reporting tools