Strategic Procurement Lead for Capital Projects

Helen Ross McNabb Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Ross McNabb Center is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement department and oversee capital construction and facility maintenance projects. You will manage scope, budgeting, vendor solicitation, and contract negotiation, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery and full regulatory compliance.

The role supervises the Procurement Specialist, expands vendor relationships, and ensures adherence to procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience managing capital construction or facility projects.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong knowledge of procurement guidelines, budgets, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full project lifecycle for construction and facility maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
• Meet with requesting departments to define scope, budget, and timeline; develop an independent project plan.
• Ensure all deliverables meet expectations; ensure complete and accurate final project documentation.
• Expand vendor database; provide cost savings across the Center.
• Prepare and issue solicitations, RFPs, and bid packages for new or expiring contracts.
• Evaluate program and facility needs to develop procurement workflows that support timelines.
• Maintain Procurement Policies and Procedures in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop bidders list; track women- and minority-owned businesses.
• Manage multiple concurrent capital construction and facility maintenance projects with distinct timelines and budgets.
• Conduct market and product/vendor research to support sourcing decisions.
• Prepare RFIs/RFPs and evaluate quotes for construction, maintenance, and related contracts.
• Review change orders, track contract price increases, and review amendments and pay requests for conformance to terms.
• Supervise the Procurement Specialist; ensure policy adherence and monitor vendor relations.
• Assist with daily ordering when needed; support audit inquiries as needed.
• Work across departments to promote customer service, project delivery, and department relations.
• Complete documentation accurately and maintain confidentiality of sensitive material.
• Adhere to the Center's Code of Conduct and ethical standards.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Budgeting

Vendor management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Helen Ross McNabb Center is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the procurement department and oversee capital construction and facility maintenance projects. You will manage scope, budgeting, vendor solicitation, and contract negotiation, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery and full regulatory compliance.

The role supervises the Procurement Specialist, expands vendor relationships, and ensures adherence to procurement policies.