Procurement Manager

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

The Procurement Manager will have an active role in managing and executing the procurement of material for large infrastructure projects. This position will work through supplier relationships and ethically execute our competitive bid process. In addition, this position will assist with month end budgeting, forecasting, projections and performing detailed analytics on purchasing behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working in the T&D industry, with previous knowledge of construction contract administration, EPC procurement, and business law
Previous experience with supplier and subcontractor prequalification, Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation, bid tab evaluations and recommendations, contract terms and conditions negotiations, contract generation and issuance, vendor submittal management, and expediting oversight on EPC T&D projects
Self-starter who can work independently while supporting the needs of the team
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to communicate effectively to executive level management
Customer service and effective time management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a procurement team
Prior experience working with engineering teams and contractors to specify material and review bills of material
Strong vendor and subcontractor industry relationships

Responsibilities

Manages and oversees Procurement and Expeditor team members
Supports business development and estimating groups by creating innovative material supply strategies needed to win large infrastructure projects
Leads material bid process by soliciting pricing from global supply list
Negotiates contracts with successful material supply bids
Tracks commodity markets to properly identify material risks
Establishes and maintains strategic vendor relationships from around the globe
Tracks project success by tracking forecast, budgeted and actual material pricing
Expedites material deliveries by tracking status of material manufacturing, shipment and receipt
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested