Sr Supply Chain Manager

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Houston seeks a Senior Project Procurement Manager to lead all functional procurement for LNG, oil, gas, and chemical projects. You will develop the project procurement plan, manage the supply chain budget, oversee schedules and daily workflows, and ensure equipment, materials, subcontracts, and services are procured to meet cost, schedule, quality, and contract requirements.

You will negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors and professional service providers, lead procurement staff,

Qualifications

• Experience managing procurement on LNG projects in EPC environments.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, or related field; 5+ years in project ops.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Oil, Gas & Chemicals industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing from pre-bid to closeout.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, subcontractors and professional service providers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with vendors; consult with attorneys and senior management to minimize risk.
• Monitor and oversee execution of the purchasing buy-out.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and estimating materials, equipment, subcontract and professional services.
• Oversee staff training and development.
• Develop vendor qualification and evaluation processes.

Skills

LNG procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Project procurement management

Team leadership

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 182630

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all functional procurement activities for assigned engineering, procurement, and construction projects. This position develops and executes the project procurement plan, manages the project supply chain budget, oversees procurement schedules and daily workflows, and ensures equipment, materials, subcontracts, and services are procured in accordance with project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.

The Project Procurement Manager serves as the primary procurement representative to project leadership and works closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This individual leads critical negotiations, develops supply chain risk mitigation plans, and provides leadership and development to assigned procurement and supply chain personnel.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.

Location

This position is based out of our Houston, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan all aspects of purchasing from pre-bid to closeout.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, subcontractors and professional service providers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with equipment vendors, material vendors, professional service providers and subcontractors; consult with corporate attorneys and senior management to minimize project and corporate risk while maintaining commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor and oversee execution of the purchasing buy-out.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and/or estimating materials, equipment, subcontract and professional services.
• Oversee staff training.
• Locate and assist in the evaluation and qualification of vendor materials and equipment, subcontractors, and professional service providers.
• Process requisitions and prepare purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims.
• Review purchase order or subcontractor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Oversee administration of online purchasing systems.
• Communicate and enforce purchasing policies & procedures to project team.
• Provide training to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project purchasing reporting.
• Oversee the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.
• Implement and oversee project mobilization activities including office set-up, site general arrangement, etc.
• Oversee project support such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer set up, etc.
• Work with the material management department to ensure proper material receiving and control.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in managing Procurement on LNG projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization. SAP experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of five years' experience in engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.
• Experience as a Project Procurement Manager in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals business with a proven track record of successfully executed projects
• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects
• OGC experience strongly preferred
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.