McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Small Tools & Consumables Manager
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years exp
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Small Tools & Consumables Manager to lead its enterprise product line strategy and centralized procurement program. The role owns catalog development, supplier programs, financial performance, service levels, operational standards, technology coordination, and stakeholder engagement across regions and business units.
Construction
H1B Sponsor Likely
Responsibilities
Owns the enterprise strategy for the Small Tools & Consumables product line, aligned with 02S and Procurement pillar goals
Defines and maintains scope, guardrails, standard work, and inclusions, and exclusions of the product line
Develops and updates a 3‑year roadmap for offerings, vendors, technology, and process improvements
Builds and maintains a standardized catalog of tools, PPE, and consumables, including required and optional programs
Leads supplier and distributor strategy, including RFPs, pricing, contracts, rebates, and performance scorecards
Partners with regions, national programs and 02S to standardize brands, SKUs, and stocking strategies to support self‑perform, prefabrication, and general conditions/general requirements needs
Coordinate with Technology/Data teams to configure Source To Pay (S2P) catalogs and ordering workflows that route jobs through 02S programs
Owns the product line P&L in partnership with the Procurement pillar lead and 02S Finance & Internal Controls, including revenue, direct costs, allocated G&A
Build and manage the Procurement overhead model (labor, direct and indirect costs, 02S allocations, rebate economics)
Sets and delivers on AOP targets for utilization, savings versus “do‑it‑yourself”, rebates, and operating profit
Monitors and manages monthly performance by region and category and drives corrective actions as needed
Provides standard menus and rate cards to RSIs/FSIs and pursuit teams
Ensures small tools & consumables are accurately represented in 02S Margin Plans, GMP strategies, and exhibits where it adds value
Defines and refines directed buying rules and catalog configurations in Design to drive compliance and savings
Partners with project teams during construction to route orders through 02S catalogs/ and S2P systems, monitors compliance, and resolves issues
Leads closeout activities, including PO closeout, rebate reconciliation, final spend and savings analysis, and lessons learned
Translates strategy into practical operating standards for regional small tools/consumables teams and Yard Hub
Establishes and manages service expectations for projects including availability, delivery, substitution rules, returns, and repairs
Supports the transition of regional yard small tools and consumables sub‑departments into the 02S Procurement structure
Designs and delivers training and playbooks for PMs, Supers, 02S leaders, Self-Perform leaders, and RSIs on the use of small tools and consumables programs
Partners with 02S Tech/Data to define data requirements and dashboards (spend by category/region, adoption, rebates, NPS)
Ensures accurate coding and structures (departments, jobs/sub-jobs, cost codes, home locations) to support reporting
Collaborates with Internal Controls to maintain compliant processes for purchasing, approvals, inventory, and vendor management
Serves as the enterprise category lead and primary point of contact for small tools and consumables
Actively participates in and helps facilitate the Procurement Category Leads cohort within the 02S Peer Network
Coordinates closely with Equipment, Logistics, Prefab, and Professional Services product line leads where tools and consumables intersect
Communicates performance, updates, and standards clearly to regions, national programs, and executive leadership
Qualification
Category ManagementStrategic Sourcing and NegotiationP&L ManagementConstruction ProcurementSmall Tools, PPE, and ConsumablesERP and Source-to-Pay SystemsData Analytics and Business IntelligenceStakeholder Management
Required
* 8+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or distribution procurement, with significant exposure to tools, PPE, and consumables
* Proven experience in category management or product line ownership across multiple regions or business units
* Demonstrated success managing financial performance (P&L, budgets, forecasts, or category savings targets)
* Experience working with field operations (PMs, Supers, Yard/Logistics, Self‑Perform, Prefab) in a contractor or similar environment
* Experience implementing sourcing technology and analytics tools
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
* Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills including pricing, terms, rebates, and programs
* Solid financial acumen, with the ability to interpret P&Ls, rate models, and savings analyses
* Experience working with ERP/S2P systems, catalogs, and basic analytics/BI tools
* Excellent communication and change leadership skills; able to translate complex models into clear field‑ready guidance
* Ability to influence without direct authority and build trust with regional leaders, Yard Hub, and project teams
* Highly organized and execution‑oriented; able to move from concept to standard work at scale
Company
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
National construction company and general contractor for complex projects.
H1B Sponsorship
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