xPL Sourcing Agent

Turner Construction Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the supplier sourcing lifecycle from RFQs to fulfillment in Decatur, AL. You will negotiate costs, oversee supplier relationships, and drive on-time deliveries while improving sourcing workflows and expanding the supplier network.

Collaborating with xPL Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Data Analytics, you will troubleshoot issues, manage performance KPIs, and leverage ERP systems to generate insightful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field with 6+ years in supplier management, procurement, manufacturing, or construction.
• Working knowledge of supply chain, logistics, purchasing, and accounting principles.
• Knowledgeable of procurement policies, processes, and handoffs.
• CRM and ERP experience with supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and convert them into RFQs to negotiate pricing and timing.
• Present RFQs to customers and manage the sourcing lifecycle including invoicing and payments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Data Analytics to improve order execution.
• Troubleshoot fulfillment issues with suppliers, deliveries, and customers.
• Foster supplier relationships, negotiate volume discounts, and resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with KPIs and contracts.
• Drive process improvements and automation in sourcing workflows.
• Develop sourcing reports using ERP to analyze trends and opportunities.
• May supervise staff, participate in hiring, and support performance reviews.

Skills

Supply chain

Logistics

Purchasing

Accounting principles

Customer service

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

SAP

CRM systems

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

CRM systems

Job description

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35602 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Manage supplier sourcing lifecycle, including quoting, fulfillment, customer and supplier relationships, negotiate competitive costs, issue management, and facilitation of on-time deliveries. Drive efficiency and profitable execution of sales revenue targets, improve sourcing workflows, and expansion of supplier network.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Understand customer needs and constraints to convert into Request for Quotation (RFQs) to generate and negotiate supplier pricing, timing, and value.
• Present RFQs to customer with goal of delivering scalable value, receive commitment to render orders for fulfillment and manage sourcing lifecycle, including invoicing and customer payment.
• Collaborate with xPL Sales, Procurement, Finance, and Data Analytics teams to identify areas for improvement to increase efficient order execution.
• Troubleshoot fulfillment issues with suppliers, deliveries, and customers to resolution.
• Foster strong supplier relationships, understand cost trends, supplier capabilities, negotiate volume discounts, and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with xPL Procurement and Strategic Sourcing teams to manage contractual obligations and expectations and hold suppliers accountable for performance, assess results of supplier performance aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs), and commitments to contractual terms.
• Identify and implement procurement and supplier management best practices to improve cost, quality, and reliability.
• Drive workflow automation, utilize scalable software-driven order processing to reduce manual tasks.
• Establish trust with stakeholders to identify opportunities for business expansion with new customers, suppliers, and products.
• Utilize Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to enhance sourcing operations and reporting. Develop sourcing reports to assess current state, trends, and opportunities to enhance sourcing revenues.
• May supervise direct reports, participate in hiring process, onboarding of new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field of study, with minimum of 6 years of supplier management, procurement, manufacturing, or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of supply chain, logistics, purchasing, and accounting principles
• Knowledgeable of Procurement policies, practices, processes, and key handoffs
• Customer relationship management skills, understand customer needs, able to set customer service expectations and provide exceptional customer service
• Effective active listening skills and follow-up practices
• Interpersonal relationship-building skills to develop trusted relationships with stakeholders across organizational levels
• Negotiation skills with ability to influence outcomes with suppliers
• Analytical and process critical thinking skills with sound judgment and decision-making
• Able to manage high volumes of work for self and others, able to prioritize responsibilities, and collaborate with teams to move projects forward in complex environment
• Professional presentation delivery and written business communication skills, anticipate needs and tailor communications for audiences
• Supervisory experience, with ability to mentor, delegate, and develop employees
• Ability to drive process enhancements through continuous improvement concepts and methodologies
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools and applications
• Proficient with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP preferred) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Limited travel

  Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform work on-site at construction sites, supplier facilities, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.