Supply Chain Manager

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations.

You will forecast trends, guide decisions, and align senior leaders, vendors, and project teams on priorities. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvements, staff coaching, and contract negotiations to strengthen controls and deliverables across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• MBA or master's level education preferred for strategic leadership.
• 10–12 years of supply chain/supply chain management or related field (preferably in large-scale construction).
• Solid background in supply chain management, vendor management, or asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations to forecast trends and guide decisions.
• Lead divisional collaboration with senior leaders, vendors, and project teams to advance supply chain priorities and resolve issues.
• Cascade divisional direction through concise communications that align staff, leaders, and partners on supply chain priorities.
• Lead divisional process improvements that increase team efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve organizational outcomes.
• Lead divisional application of supply chain, people management, and business operations knowledge to guide execution.
• Coach divisional staff on accountability, quality expectations, and recognition practices that reinforce strong performance.
• Lead divisional reporting design and delivery by translating complex topics and data into digestible information.
• Monitor divisional schedules and operational risks to keep supply chain deliverables aligned with project and client commitments.
• Direct master agreement and divisional contract negotiations as the primary resource on terms and conditions.
• Coach staff on time management practices and hold teams accountable for meeting divisional deadlines.
• Coach team members on training needs, certifications, and development opportunities that strengthen divisional capability.
• Guide divisional use of supply chain systems and assess new technology opportunities that improve performance.

Skills

Supply chain analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Contract negotiations

Staff coaching and development

Education

MBA preferred or MS in supply chain/related field

Experience in large-scale construction

Tools

MS Office

PDF software

Financial management tools

Job description

Essential Skills

• Lead divisional analysis of supply chain activity and business operations to forecast trends and guide decisions.
• Lead divisional collaboration with senior leaders, vendors, and project teams to advance supply chain priorities and resolve issues.
• Cascade divisional direction through concise communications that align staff, leaders, and partners on supply chain priorities.
• Lead divisional process improvements that increase team efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve organizational outcomes.
• Lead divisional application of supply chain, people management, and business operations knowledge to guide execution.
• Coach divisional staff on accountability, quality expectations, and recognition practices that reinforce strong performance.
• Lead divisional reporting design and delivery by translating complex topics and data into digestible information.
• Monitor divisional schedules and operational risks to keep supply chain deliverables aligned with project and client commitments.
• Direct master agreement and divisional contract negotiations as the primary resource on terms and conditions.
• Coach staff on time management practices and hold teams accountable for meeting divisional deadlines.
• Coach team members on training needs, certifications, and development opportunities that strengthen divisional capability.
• Guide divisional use of supply chain systems and assess new technology opportunities that improve performance.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Application notes: Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Core Values and Behaviors

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Education

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Preference for Bachelors degree in supply chain management or financial related education with strong preference for an MBA or masters level education required

Work Experience

• Minimum 10-12 years of supply chain/supply chain management or related field (preference with experience in large scale construction)
• Solid background in supply chain management, vendor management, or asset management.
• Experience in business management areas of direct responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain management, sourcing, contract management, and inventory management software in addition to MS Office products, PDF software, and strong working knowledge of financial management tools

Licenses and Certifications

• ISM - CPSM within 12 months of hire/promotion

Salary Range

Salary Range: $120,970.00 - $153,504.00 The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee-owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership, and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations. When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It’s part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that’s exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family-oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.