Manager, Construction and Capital, Procurement and Payment Services

Wake Forest University • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

In direct support of the Director of Procurement, the Manager, Construction and Capital is responsible for developing construction and capital contracts and agreements that align with the University's annual procurement requirements, ensuring optimal value. This role supports campus infrastructure and capital initiatives by analyzing spend and payment data in complex decision-making scenarios. The Manager must have a strong understanding of the construction industry and best practices in capital procurement. This role will oversee all procurement activities for construction and capital projects. The role will develop comprehensive reporting capabilities and recommend data-driven procurement solutions to support the University community. Additionally, the Manager will lead and mentor a team to effectively achieve departmental and University objectives. The role includes engaging with the Director in collaborative efforts with campus customers and strategic suppliers to implement sourcing initiatives focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability. The Manager will progressively gain influence over decentralized campus procurement spending by establishing trust-filled relationships and providing superior customer support and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Seven+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in construction procurement.
• Demonstrated skill in specification writing, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Strong 'hands-on' procurement abilities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Strong technical and business writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience managing construction procurement, including evaluation and management of CMAR relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and select, and pre-negotiate pricing with qualified architects, engineers, contractors, and other vendors for large-scale construction and renovation projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters related to capital projects.
• Evaluate supplier performance in Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) and non-CMAR relationships.
• Review the CMARs sub-contractor bidding process and evaluate how they perform against agreed-upon activities from a contract perspective.
• Effectively plan, organize and execute all procurement activities for complex construction and capital projects that involve a cross-functional team.
• Evaluate the submitted bids, identify potential areas for cost savings, and implement effective strategies to achieve these savings.
• Serve as the lead in collecting and analyzing data around capital and construction spend and translating it into actionable information to support category strategy development with campus stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Facilities Planning & Construction team to assess needs and organize business requirements into comprehensive sourcing plans.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities in support of category strategies.
• Develop category strategies, leverage spend, and yield high supplier performance.
• Benchmark strategic sourcing and contracting processes with other institutions.
• Review departmental requisitions and orders to ensure the purchase is within reasonable tolerances, has received approval, and is appropriate.
• Use best judgment to review factors including, appropriate method of purchase, dollar value, purchase quantity, unit of measure, etc.
• Manage and execute supplier quotes, proposals, and bids for all goods and services.
• Manage pre-solicitation and pre-bid conferences and site visits.
• Lead and assist with complex bids and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and other regulatory guidance.
• Incorporate environmental sustainability goals into category strategies.
• Promote social responsibility programs and improve the University's awareness, engagement, and support of global citizenship and community outreach initiatives.
• Supervise Procurement professionals and coordinate team project priorities, performance management, education and development, and goal setting.
• Assess, identify, and develop Procurement Specialists skills through collaborative feedback on customer service, category management, and communication skills.
• Promote a culture of innovation and value creation.
• Manage the full personnel life cycle of subordinate employees.
• Have responsibility for the full contract management life cycle.
• Advise University customers on processes and behavior to receive optimal cost, quality, delivery, and reliability performance from suppliers.
• Evaluate and recommend Group Purchasing Organizations for best-value opportunities.
• Develop & review supplier performance against negotiated service level agreements.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, contract status, and cost savings for stakeholders and senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree