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Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago

FEC - Procurement Agent

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leading construction firm, and they are seeking a Procurement Agent for their First Equipment Company division. The role involves managing procurement strategies, overseeing sourcing and negotiation of equipment for construction projects, and ensuring compliance with project timelines and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement FEC procurement strategies for construction equipment and related services for construction projects of various sizes and complexity, and shop operations

Evaluate supplier capacity and negotiate contracts to secure optimal pricing, delivery, and service terms

Collaborate with FEC OERP Program, Fleet, and Operations teams to monitor market trends and emerging technologies to recommend cost-effective and innovative equipment solutions

Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Oversee and maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory levels, and supplier agreements

Lead efforts to improve procurement processes and reduce costs without compromising quality or safety

Manage Procurement department processes, practices, policies, and staff across FEC enterprise

Develop and implement bidding strategy and proposals in partnership with FEC Preconstruction and Operations

Maintain awareness of project standards and support use of Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBEs)

Promote effective communication, collaboration, and alignment of FEC preconstruction and procurement teams

Contribute to FEC Business Development presentations and proposals

Collaborate with FEC Fleet team to forecast equipment needs and manage procurement spend. Manage team to develop general and special conditions, safety requirements, and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that scope, schedule, UBEs (or other hiring requirements), and insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for bidders

Oversee contracts to ensure incorporation of FEC standards for Procurement policies and practices, (e.g., Quality Control, Safety, Business Ethics) and confirm collection of executed Business Partner Code of Conduct (BPCC) forms

Develop comprehensive understanding of Owner contracts to ensure compliance with relevant requirements

Collaborate with FEC and project teams to manage expectations for procurement and project schedules

Collaborate with key FEC teams on bid, scope review meetings, negotiations, and award processes for subcontractors and vendors, ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements and budget

As needed: evaluate available subcontractors to determine optimal selection for project, manage subcontractor list, prequalification processes, Subcontractor Approval Requests (SARs) process, conduct subcontractor evaluations at project completion, and provide communication about subcontractor's performance to FEC Operations team

Collaborate with FEC Operations to manage subcontractor failures, claims, liens, surety issues, and related matters

Oversee insurance and bonds compliance for contracts (e.g., subcontractors, suppliers)

Foster teamwork, open communication, and collaboration across team, manage Procurement team and deliver timely performance feedback, and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle utilizing talent management systems. Provide professional development opportunities and engage in coaching and mentoring relationships to instill deep knowledge and capabilities in Procurement

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Procurement experienceConstruction industry knowledgeContract negotiationRisk analysisAnalytical thinkingLeadership skillsCoaching skillsMicrosoft OfficeSAP familiarityCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program with minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience in construction industry and knowledge of related construction equipment and operations

Extensive Procurement experience, well versed in procurement policies, procedures, and practices

Adept at risk analysis scenarios related to contract awards

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Advanced knowledge of accounting processes and practices

Thorough understanding of contractual language, indemnity, insurance, and company policies

Professional verbal and communication skills, proficient skills to communicate and inform others of decisions

Seasoned negotiator and able to influence outcomes

Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and build professional relationships

Experience overseeing and managing employees, able to coach and provide feedback

Able to work in unstructured environment with multiple project teams, direct work of others and set priorities and responsibilities

Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and familiar with SAP

Limited travel

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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