Electrical Products Manager

Turner Construction Company•Saddle Brook, NJ

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About The Position

Apply purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain expertise to provide SourceBlue (SB) supply chain solutions for project teams and external clients. Manage global, national, regional, and local vendor relationships to promote SB product solutions. The position is based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey; internal applicants may perform the work from any Turner office. The role includes regular domestic and local travel, with possible international travel, and regular work at offices, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities. It also supervises team members and contributes to hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, appraisals, and staff development.

Requirements

At least 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge of manufacturing or construction industry material markets, competition, and industry trends.
Electrical, mechanical, or finished products knowledge, including expertise in differentiating manufacturer services.
Interpersonal relationship-building skills and ability to engage and secure partnerships across manufacturing and supply chain contacts.
Negotiation skills and ability to influence decision-making.
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques; general contract and subcontract documents; drawings and specifications; and accounting and cost-control procedures.
Ability to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward in a timely manner.
Ability to identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work.
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, with the ability to anticipate audience needs and tailor communications appropriately.
Process and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
Regular domestic and local travel, with possible international travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regular mobility and travel; frequent sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, talking, hearing, and computer use; regularly lifting or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at construction sites and manufacturing facilities and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Supervisory experience and ability to delegate and manage staff.

Responsibilities

Provide purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain guidance to SourceBlue project teams, global company entities, and clients.
Review market dynamics and assess effects on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery demands.
Work with vendors to resolve issues and maintain clear expectations with project stakeholders and teams.
Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic vendor evaluations covering product performance, responsiveness, quality, and alignment with ESG initiatives.
Manage demand and capacity planning across supply chain programs and develop strategies to meet client delivery schedules.
Identify vendors at global, national, regional, and local levels to address supply chain capacity requirements.
Manage vendor qualifications; create, negotiate, and manage terms and agreements; establish governance; conduct onboarding; and communicate vendor availability to project teams.
Recommend strategic supply chain awards and alternatives for stakeholders’ final product selections.
Develop and evaluate manufacturer vendor KPIs using stakeholder feedback and publish lessons learned for internal next-generation developments.
Serve as the primary point of contact for supply chain issues, escalating and engaging SourceBlue leadership as needed.
Manage transactional product tracking for large supply chain programs and specific tiers, such as fabricators and integrators.
Solicit vendor pricing, analyze bids, and prepare bid analysis spreadsheets, coordination matrices, and scopes of work.
Confirm vendor contract terms on specified projects for completeness and accuracy in the Review Bid Process.
Schedule and coordinate factory testing and attend tests at vendor sites.
Participate in company-wide sourcing and procurement projects to identify sales opportunities, vendor capacity, and related risks.
Participate in industry events to understand market dynamics and represent SourceBlue as an industry leader.
Supervise team members; participate in hiring and onboarding; provide timely performance feedback; contribute to annual performance appraisals; use talent management systems; and identify training to support development needs.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
Wellness benefits.
Voluntary legal plan and identity theft coverage.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, and holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonuses.
End-of-year appreciation pay.