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Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Company · 1 week ago

Director of Purchasing

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $206K/yr

10+ years exp

Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Company, is involved in renewable energy construction. The Director of Purchasing is responsible for planning and managing purchasing, expediting, and logistics to support operations, while maintaining supplier relationships and driving improvements in cost and performance.

ConstructionIndustrial

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures

Direct purchasing activities, working closely with upstream stakeholders and vendors, to effectively align and meet business goals

Build and sustain relationships with key suppliers to drive down costs, improve quality and service levels that drive supplier performance against operational metrics

Develop and enhance supply chain productivity and operational processes, implanting industry standard approaches for forecasting, purchasing, risk mitigation and vendor management

Monitor purchasing surface area to reduce the impact of disruptions and ensure business continuity of the function

Lead transparency methods into subtier suppliers, leverage technology and optimize roles, policies, and risk management

Assess and develop staff to sustain a culture that is inclusive, supports company values, is safety focused, generates revenue, and innovates new ideas

Manage capital requests and functional budget to include planning and forecasting activities for expense and headcount

Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders for purchasing activities, maintaining clear lines of sight for such stakeholders and the services provided by the department

Review, analyze, and monitor vendor/subcontractor quotes and bids

Negotiate supplier and vendor contracts and service agreements

Oversee purchasing sources for services, equipment, and supplies

Plan and direct policies and procedures for purchasing goods and services

Maintain updated knowledge of market status and current rates for goods and services

Lead Purchasing activities for all material components as directed by Estimating department

Negotiate and award purchasing activities to respective subcontractors and vendors

Establish effective processes and systems of delivery dates for all equipment and materials in accordance with the schedule

Review subcontractor’s application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust

Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment

Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability

Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers

Manage and review change orders to subcontractors for accuracy and prudence

Ensure contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule

Manage the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals

Develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate or insufficient to support business

Maintain knowledge of all market conditions that may impact the company and advise of trends and the potential impacts

Work collaboratively with management to coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation

Direct requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing managementSupplier relationship managementSupply chain analyticsLean Six SigmaOperational ExcellenceDemand planningCustomer service skillsCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 10 years relevant experience, such as purchasing, receiving, supply chain analytics, and inventory management with progressive leadership and management skills

Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or other continuous improvement strategies

Excellent customer service skills, ability to influence and lead employees, internal partners, and external vendors

Excellent collaboration and written/verbal communication skills

Knowledge of best practice and benchmarking function to industry norms

Excellent knowledge of purchasing, goods deliveries, and demand planning practices

Ability to interact with all levels within the organization, client, subcontractors, and suppliers to provide information necessary to obtain and complete a project

Benefits

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation

Employee Assistance Program

Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Group legal plan

Company

Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Company

Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Renewables company, is a leading general construction contractor and clean energy services company headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota.

Founded in 1971

West Fargo, North Dakota, USA

1001-5000 employees