Supply Chain Specialist - Nuclear Market

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Lenexa, KS is seeking an entry level Contract Specialist to support the Nuclear market. You will handle the full life cycle of procuring materials, equipment and services for assigned projects, from RFPs through delivery and closeout, developing, reviewing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, and serving as the primary contact for the project team and vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with at least 2 years of contracts and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field; 2+ years in contracts/supply chain.
• Experience with RFPs, contract development/negotiation, and procurement execution.
• Experience with engineers, estimators, buyers, logistics and expediting in procurement.
• 2+ years of supplier negotiation and contract review experience.
• Construction/federal market exposure preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with databases and SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts.
• Manage supplier contracts and relationships to meet standards and client requirements.
• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, service, and reliability.
• Ensure best value and correct quantities per specifications and drawings.
• Prepare and issue RFPs; evaluate vendor proposals against budget and schedule.
• Contribute to procurement templates and leverage vendors for cost savings.
• Discuss defects and take corrective action with staff and vendors.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure on-time shipments and resolve issues.
• Negotiate high-risk contracts and resolve escalated contract issues.

Skills

RFP process

Contract development

Negotiation

Procurement execution

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

SAP

Communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 182494

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding a Contract Specialist to our team, to support our Nuclear market, due to growth and a strong backlog of work. In this role, you will be involved in the complete life cycle of procuring materials, equipment and/or services for your assigned projects from the RFP stage, through final delivery and contract closeout. One of the key components of the job will be to develop, review, negotiate & manage contracts with suppliers, as well as be that key point of contact for suppliers and the project team, for your assigned project(s).

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 can be based out of the following locations:

• Idaho Falls, ID
• Oak Ridge, TN
• Aiken, SC
• Lenexa, KS

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts.
• Manage supplier contracts and supplier relationships, to ensure our suppliers meet our standards, specifications and client requirements.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Ensure material buyers are purchasing the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings. Manage the life cycle of the items you are procuring for your project.
• 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.
• Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.
• Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects.
• Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Utilize logistics team in monitoring shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
• Work to resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues for your project & support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or related field with at least 2+ years’ experience in contracts & supply chain functions. We encourage military and veterans to apply. If no degree, a minimum of 4 years in supply chain functions and contracts functions as outlined above are required.
• Supply chain experience must include working with the RFP process, contract development/negotiation, & procurement execution.
• Experience working with engineers, estimators, buyers, logistics and expediting in the procurement process.
• Minimum of at 2 years of negotiation experience with suppliers with experience reviewing and managing contracts and researching new vendors to utilize on projects.
• Prefer candidates that have experience in Construction, preferably within the federal market.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) general software knowledge of databases to create contracts.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Highly motivated skilled communicator (both written and verbal), with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative to get the job done right the first time.
• Strong work ethic, Strong individual contributor and team player with ability to build relationships.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.

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.