Supply Chain Manager - Power Market

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain activities for assigned projects. You will develop project-specific procurement plans, manage buy-outs, and drive supplier negotiations to meet schedule and budget.

Based in Houston or Lenexa, KS, you will work with PM, engineering, estimating, legal, and construction teams to optimize cost, risk, and performance across EPC initiatives.

Qualifications

• Progressive procurement/supply chain experience in EPC or construction.
• Proven procurement strategies, buy-outs and supplier negotiations.
• Budgets, forecasts, and schedules management in fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project supply chain and procurement from kickoff to closeout.
• Develop and execute project-specific supply chain plans and sourcing strategies.
• Manage procurement of engineered equipment, bulk materials, and services.
• Oversee buy-out activities and ensure competitive procurement.
• Lead critical supplier negotiations and risk mitigation.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and buy-out performance.
• Collaborate with PM, engineering, legal, and finance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Procurement

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Communication

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Construction Management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Requisition ID: 182484

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead all functional procurement and supply chain activities for assigned projects. This role is responsible for developing and executing project supply chain strategies, managing project procurement teams, overseeing buy-out activities, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services required to support project objectives.

The Supply Chain Manager serves as a key leader within project teams, driving procurement execution, managing project budgets, mitigating supply chain risks, and building strategic supplier relationships. This position works closely with project management, engineering, construction, logistics, legal, and finance teams to deliver high-quality supply chain outcomes that support project success.

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 can be based out of Lenexa, KS or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project supply chain and procurement activities from project kickoff through project closeout.
• Develop and execute project-specific supply chain execution plans, procurement strategies, and sourcing approaches aligned with project objectives.
• Manage the procurement of engineered equipment, bulk materials, subcontracted services, professional services, and construction commodities.
• Oversee project buy-out activities to ensure materials and services are procured competitively and in accordance with project schedules and budgets.
• Lead critical commercial negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers while minimizing project and company risk.
• Develop, evaluate, and implement risk mitigation strategies related to supplier performance, material availability, logistics, market conditions, and contract exposure.
• Monitor and control project supply chain budgets, including procurement expenditures, staff resources, forecasts, and overall buy-out performance.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, estimating, legal, and construction teams to align procurement activities with project milestones and execution needs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to support project delivery and long-term business objectives.
• Resolve complex supplier, contract, and commercial issues while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.
• Oversee daily workflow, work assignments, priorities and schedules for assigned supply chain personnel.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities for supply chain team members.
• Conduct resource planning and staffing forecasts to support current and future project needs.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities are executed safely, ethically, and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, contract administration, or construction-related supply chain functions.
• Minimum 3+ years of leadership or management experience overseeing project teams or functional supply chain personnel.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing procurement strategies, managing project buy-outs, and leading supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracts, logistics, supplier management, risk management, and project execution principles.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, schedules, and competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and ERP/procurement systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required in support of project execution.

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.