Supply Chain Contracts Specialist

Kiewit Corporation; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plan

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Kiewit Corporation is seeking a motivated Supply Chain Specialist to support planning, sourcing, contracting, procurement, logistics, and materials management for complex engineering and construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

The role offers cross-market exposure, with responsibilities spanning contract administration, supplier performance, and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, SCM, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering/industrial/transportation construction related supply chain.
• Minimum of 1 year negotiation experience or ability to negotiate material/subcontracts.
• Experience drafting and managing material/equipment contracts; understanding terms and conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database usage; SAP/InEight experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Own and manage the contract process for assigned materials/equipment; negotiate terms and manage change orders.
• Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost per specifications.
• Collaborate with staff, users, and vendors to resolve defective goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Leverage vendors/subcontractors to drive cost savings across procurements.
• Research and evaluate suppliers on price, quality, service and reliability.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate proposals, and manage material/vendor subcontracts for projects.

Connaissances

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Procurement

Supplier management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, SCM, Construction Management or related

Outils

SAP

InEight

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Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Supply Chain Management

Market:Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to support the planning, sourcing, contracting, procurement, logistics, and materials management activities for complex engineering and construction projects. This individual will collaborate with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of project procurement and supply chain objectives.

The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, supporting contract administration, facilitating sourcing and negotiation activities, and ensuring materials and services are delivered in accordance with project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple markets and project types while developing expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and project supply chain execution.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group 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 focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position will be based out of Woodcliff Lake, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the contract process for assigned materials/equipment. Negotiate T's and C's on the contract, manage change orders impacting the contract, and handle all aspects for delivering quality materials/equipment for your projects.
• Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings.
• Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels. Develop and manage material and vendor subcontracts for the project. Interface with Engineering and/or construction teams to provide insight about status of cost, quality and schedule for materials/equipment for your assigned project(s).
• Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.
• Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
• Work to resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations.
• Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
• Willing to relocate to a project site to manage a larger project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or relatedorrelevant experience in Supply Chain processes as outlined above.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Engineering and/or Industrial/Transportation Construction related supply chain (or similar role), with experience/knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Minimum of 1 years' negotiation experience(preferred) or the demonstrated ability to negotiate material/vendor subcontracts.
• Must have experience with drafting and managing material/equipment Contracts, with an understanding of terms and conditions of contracts.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of procurement is desirable, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, and site purchasing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office(Power Point, Word, Excel) and general knowledge of database utilization.
• SAP Experience a plus. InEight Software experience (or similar) highly desired.

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Other Requirements:

• 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.

Base Compensation:$80,471/yr -$105,772/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.