Kiewit · 1 day ago
Lead Supply Chain Specialist - Power & Industrial
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKiewit is a leader in construction and engineering, and they are seeking a Lead Supply Chain Specialist to provide negotiation and high-risk/legal-related support for project procurement. The role involves acting as a supply chain subject matter expert and interfacing with various stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and ensure compliance with project specifications.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Support supply chain with (identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for incorporation into vendor contract templates, and work with Supply Chain Managers to develop/review project-specific templates
Review project contract templates for adherence to project requirements
Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates
Provide as-needed training on negotiation, contracts, and terms and conditions
Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects
Provide negotiation support to project teams and operate as initial legal review
Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project attorney(s) to negotiate and resolve commercial issues and move contracts forward to execution
Resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues
Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations
Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed
Interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers, and internal procurement departments
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or military/education experience combination
8+ years negotiation experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills
Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Must be willing to travel periodically for periods of less than a week
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
Preferred
Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred
Benefits
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
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
10001+ employees
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