Purchasing Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Sterling, VA

5d•$78,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Purchasing Manager, you will join the Project Development Group and contribute to the winning effort of negotiating and awarding subcontracts on large-scale construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience
5+ years of relevant work experience
Estimating and purchasing experience required
Strong understanding of the construction industry and subcontract agreements
Able to negotiate terms and contract amount
Well organized and detail-oriented
Self-starter and able to work independently
Understanding of local subcontractor community
Familiar with compliance issues
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes

Responsibilities

Responsible for the timely award and execution of subcontracts that encompass the full scope of work necessary to build projects of all sizes and levels of complexity
Ensures trade budget goals are met or exceeded through effective subcontract negotiation
Ensures contractual obligations to Project Owners are incorporated into subcontracts (flow-down provisions, labor compliance, small business, etc)
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Effectively analyzes and documents subcontractor capabilities (past performance, financial strength, bonding, etc)
Works with the Project Delivery Teams, National Purchasing Director, Legal Department, and Contracts Management Groups on behalf of Regional Executives to negotiate/resolve subcontract terms and conditions
Trains and leads purchasing assistants and project team on Clark's purchasing process
Supports new work acquisition by developing procurement plans, technical proposal responses, etc
Interfaces with Senior Management, Preconstruction Department, Project Teams, Risk Management, Legal, Contracts Management Group
Manages purchasing process on multiple projects at one time
Facilitate public and qualifications-based selection processes with an understanding of legal and regional requirements