Mechanical Products Manager

Turner Construction•Saddle Brook, NJ

1d•$170,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Mechanical Products Manager applies purchasing, product, and technical expertise to provide SourceBlue supply chain solutions for project teams and external clients. The role manages global, national, regional, and local vendor relationships to promote SourceBlue product solutions. SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company and has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. It has more than 350 dedicated professionals and procures approximately $1 billion in equipment and materials annually. Internal applicants may perform this position from any Turner office.

Requirements

Minimum of 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 trends.
Electrical, mechanical, or finished products knowledge, including expertise in differentiating manufacturer services.
Interpersonal relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and secure partnerships with a broad range of manufacturing and supply chain contacts.
Negotiation skills and the 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, including the ability to anticipate audience needs and tailor communications appropriately.
Process and critical-thinking skills, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
Ability to travel regularly domestically and locally, with possible international travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, talking, hearing, computer use, and mobility; regular short- and long-distance travel; and lifting or moving up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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 the ability to delegate and manage staff.

Responsibilities

Apply purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain expertise to guide SourceBlue project teams, global company entities, and clients.
Review market dynamics and assess their impact on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery demands; work with vendors to resolve issues and communicate expectations to project stakeholders and teams.
Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic vendor evaluations covering product performance, responsiveness, quality, and alignment with Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Manage demand and capacity planning across supply chain programs and develop strategies to meet client delivery schedules.
Identify global, national, regional, and local supply chain vendors to meet SourceBlue service 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 future internal development.
Act 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 specified 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 to ensure 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; onboard employees; provide timely performance feedback; contribute to annual performance appraisals; use talent management systems; and identify suitable development training.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.