Procurement & Contract Administration Manager
About The Position
Herzog Energy, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and disciplined Procurement and Contract Administration Manager in St. Joseph, MO or Kansas City, MO to join our team. Duties and Responsibilities: This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position. Lead and develop subcontracting strategies, supplier vetting and pre-qualification criteria to support vendor selection. In conjunction with preconstruction and construction teams, lead negotiations for high-value contracts Oversee vendor performance, quality, and delivery Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, and negotiating favorable pricing and terms. Ensuring procurement and logistics processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements. Oversee the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of materials to ensure timely delivery to project sites. Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of procurement, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain management experience.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in the renewable energy or construction industry is required.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing/terms.
- Experience managing warehouse operations and supervising staff.
- Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs and improving operational efficiencies.
- Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
- Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
- Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
- Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
- Regularly lift weight up to 50 pounds to waist height.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds to waist height and carry for a distance up to 10 feet.
- Work in a confined access/space environment with a width of 24 inches.
- Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
- Able to tolerate repetitive movements: bending and overhead reaching.
- Regularly ascend/descend a platform with a height of up to 12 inches from the floor.
- Regularly ascend/descend a ladder while carrying 35 pounds of equipment.
- Regularly climb stairs while carrying 50 pounds of equipment.
- Frequently bend, crouch, stand and sit for extended time.
- Able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
- Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
- Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with solar installation components and logistics is beneficial.
- Proficiency in relevant software and systems, such as e-procurement tools and supply chain management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop subcontracting strategies, supplier vetting and pre-qualification criteria to support vendor selection.
- In conjunction with preconstruction and construction teams, lead negotiations for high-value contracts
- Oversee vendor performance, quality, and delivery
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality standards, and negotiating favorable pricing and terms.
- Ensuring procurement and logistics processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
- Oversee the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of materials to ensure timely delivery to project sites.
- Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
- Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
