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OmniTRAX, Inc. · 6 hours ago

Manager of Projects and Procurement

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

OmniTRAX, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Projects and Procurement responsible for overseeing procurement and project execution activities within assigned regions. The role involves managing sourcing, vendor contracting, and purchase order workflows while supporting capital projects from planning through closeout, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and fostering strong vendor relationships.

LogisticsTransportation

Responsibilities

Identify procurement needs for assigned regions; research, evaluate, and source materials, equipment, and contractors

Manage regional purchase orders, including request reviews, entry, corrections, updates, and approvals

Oversee the full procurement lifecycle for capital projects: RFP development, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and PO execution

Qualify vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with company standards, including safety, insurance, and capability

Draft and process Service Agreements and Task Orders; manage redlines, document collection, and contract execution in coordination with Legal, Risk, Vendors, and Project teams

Coordinate delivery of railroad-sourced materials for projects

Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost control, compliance, and issue resolution

Manage vendor performance, change orders, and delivery schedules

Collaborate with Systems Procurement on platform/process improvements

Educate internal teams and vendors on purchasing policies and procedures

Serve as the primary regional point of contact for all purchase orders, collaborating closely with Roadmasters and General Managers for relevant lines of business

Work with the Public Projects Grant Administrator to provide necessary procurement documentation and data for externally funded projects in the region to support reimbursement and compliance

Contribute to regional procurement forecasting and budget adherence by providing accurate and timely data on committed spend and upcoming needs

Lead or support capital projects from initiation through closeout: scope, schedule, budget, and risk

Serve as liaison among operations, engineering, procurement, and finance to ensure alignment, specifically the Division Engineer as the primary project manager for infrastructure projects

Monitor contractor performance, including production, schedule, quality, and billing; Enter item receipts

Track project status, variances, and milestones; package data for reporting and analysis; Collaborate with the Data Manager, Projects & Procurement to ensure accurate and timely data input for comprehensive project reporting

Maintain documentation, manage permits, and ensure compliance with internal project governance

Travel to project work sites as budget allows, to gain knowledge and competency in project scope and build rapport with field operations and with contractors

Support project closeout procedures, including final documentation, financial reconciliation, and asset creation details for accounting purposes

Facilitate communication and coordination between project contractors and regional operational staff (e.g., Roadmasters, General Managers) to minimize disruption and ensure smooth project execution

Identify and escalate project-related risks or deviations to the Director, Infrastructure Procurement, and relevant stakeholders

Qualification

Procurement managementVendor negotiationProject managementERP systemsContract managementProfessional integrityLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's Degree, or Equivalent Experience or Demonstrated Skills

Experience and knowledge of procurement and/or project management

Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide other employees

Work independently with limited direction and ambiguous information, while managing competing deadlines and multiple projects; anticipate needs and deliver results in high volume environment

Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Oracle) and procurement tools

Ability and comfort with reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents

Skill and comfort with negotiation and confrontation, as it would relate to interacting with vendors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, business associates and suppliers

Team player with strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal executives efficiently and effectively, external business leaders, suppliers, and various stakeholders

Strong organizational skills, working with very large task lists

Ability and willingness to scale work hours and days to meet business needs

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Professional integrity and accountability

Preferred

Previous experience in Rail Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing and/or Oil and Gas industries

3+ years' experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or project management

Experience with vendor negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction strategies

Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance or Business Management

Advanced skills in MS Excel – VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Formulas, Macros, VBA and other Data Analysis tools

Certified Purchasing Professional Certification (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP), or Project Management Professional (PMP)