Kiewit · 13 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist
Westlake, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. They are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to support their Western region Infrastructure projects, managing contracts for materials and equipment while ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, review and negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts for raw materials, equipment and services. Manage supplier contracts and supplier relationships to ensure suppliers meet our standards, specifications and client requirements
Research/evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and suppliers reputation and history
Manage change orders impacting the contract, and handle all aspects for delivering quality materials/equipment for your projects
Ensure our material buyers are purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings
Confer with project team, stakeholders and vendors to address defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects
Monitor delivery times/shipments for your materials/equipment and work with project team and logistics team to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
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. Develop and manage material and vendor subcontracts for the project. Interface with Engineering and/or construction teams to provide insight about status of cost, quality and schedule for materials/equipment for your assigned project(s)
Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates
Work with project team, supply chain team and legal to 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
Willing to relocate in the future to a project site to manage a larger project
Qualification
Required
2+ years experience in supply chain/contracts, performing functions as outlined above in civil sector or in the military
Supply chain experience must include experience working with the RFP/Bid process, contract development/negotiation and execution and supply chain execution
Experience working with engineers, estimators, buyers, logistics and expediting in the procurement process
Minimum of 2 years' negotiation experience with suppliers, with a demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate and manage material/equipment/services subcontracts
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and general knowledge of database utilization to create contracts
Highly motivated, skilled communicator, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative to get the job done right the first time
Strong work ethic that can work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a team with the ability to build strong relationships
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Willing to relocate and work at a project site within a year to two years
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
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or related field preferred
Prefer candidate with at least one year working in construction, ideally in transportation
SAP experience is a plus
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.
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