Supply Chain Commercial Lead

JPI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

4 weeks PTO

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

JPI is seeking a Supply Chain Commercial Lead to manage subcontractor contracts, change orders, purchasing, and inventory management. The role requires oversight of contractual agreements throughout project lifecycles, contributing significantly to operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership and organizational skills. This position promotes a collaborative environment with a physical co-location requirement, adhering to JPI’s culture and principles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a business or professional setting.
• Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor contracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Perform weekly audits to ensure effective material management.
• Lead project close-out processes and ensure all financials are settled.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Procore

Sage

Job description

About The Job

The Supply Chain Commercial Lead will be responsible for managing subcontractor contracts, change orders, purchase orders (POs), invoicing, and inventory management to ensure effective oversight and administration of contractual agreements throughout the project lifecycle. The position will report to the Commercial Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Manage Material Buyout/Contracting

• Review and validate materials bids against the plans, specifications and material take-offs.
• Obtain, evaluate and negotiate material pricing with vendors.
• Manage data entry within the purchase order process: creating POs, receiving, and issuing materials.
• Manage contract package creation and execution.
• Review and validate contract documents and SOVs for each trade.
• Interview and validate the capabilities of each vendor.
• Set up issuance of contracts on schedule.
• Meet all deliverables per the project startup checklist.

Manage Contracts, Plan Changes, Change Orders

• Provide material costs for change orders.
• Oversee and support the Commercial Specialist in Sage.
• Verify change order costs are accurate and valid.
• Coordinate change orders with the Commercial Specialist to submit for review in Sage.
• Collaborate with the Precon Team and reach out to vendors for material costs on plan changes.
• Validate pricing of the change order and coordinate with the Commercial Specialist to submit the change order through Sage and release materials.
• Work with the Preconstruction team to ensure accurate QTOs are provided. Reach out to vendors for pricing and submit for approval.

Inventory Management Audits & Invoicing Alignment

• Perform weekly audits to ensure the Supply Chain Operations team is receiving and issuing material.
• Work directly with the AP team to align received material and invoiced material.
• Ensure materials are reconciled and POs are closed at the end of a project.

Lead Project Close Out

• Create job‑specific close‑out template.
• Ensure all POs are reconciled and closed out for the project.
• Ensure future billings are cut off from being billed to the project.
• Manage the warranty, O&M, as‑built drawings and Procore documentation uploaded by the milestone‑validation lead.

Expectations

• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles.
• 5‑day (Monday‑Friday) physical co‑location.
• Daily collaboration.
• Thorough knowledge of contracts and project financials.

Manage Material Buyout/Procurement/Contracting

• Ensure a minimum of 3 subcontractors per trade submit an SOW and SOV bid for the project. Validate, assess, negotiate and award subcontracts.
• Work with the Commercial Specialist to set up Procore correspondence and document all required contract documents. Also collaborate to set up Sage Sales Orders and Purchase Orders.

Lead Project Close Out Process

• Manage subcontractor warranty letters, O&M letters, as‑built drawings and Procore close‑out documentation.
• Ensure financials are fully settled. POs are fully reconciled and closed.

Policies, Forms, Templates & Reports

• Buyout Log
• Buyout Log Dashboard
• Procore Correspondence Tools
• SOV Templates
• Sage Sales Order Job Aid
• Sage Purchase Order Job Aid
• Sage Change Order Job Aid
• Sage Reports
• Initiation Sheet / LOI Templates
• Close‑out template.

Non-essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Work Experience & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a business or professional setting (inclusive of non‑profit or government roles).
• Proven experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using business software and tools, including MS Office and project management applications.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive bonus program.
• 4 weeks PTO for all new associates (pro‑rated by hire date).
• 11 holidays and 8 early release days.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match (up to 5% match).
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending accounts (dependent & medical reimbursement).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Tuition assistance.
• Phone reimbursement.
• Associate referral bonuses.