Regional Procurement Manager-Augusta

Turner Construction•Augusta, GA

About The Position

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together! Position Description: Has a lead role in overseeing the Procurement activities within the region, and participates in shaping and communicating policy review/revisions and companywide risk management.

Requirements

This role would be appropriate for the most senior, experienced Procurement Manager within a given region.
Communications and leadership skills are essential qualifications for this role.
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction and the operation of onsite vehicles.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Performing this job requires the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain a direct and regular interface with the Headquarters Procurement Group (Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Procurement).
Participate in monthly Regional Procurement Manager (RPM) conference calls.
Be an active participant and/or lead various RPM subcommittees (ad hoc).
Contribute to the review and recommendation of the Procurement policy updates.
Participate in and lead educational material and reference material updating and communication (eg. Turner Knowledge Network (TKN) Procurement Site).
Work with Headquarter (HQ) Procurement and other RPMs to establish national standards of practice.
Work with, train, be a resource for and be the first point of contact for the Procurement Managers within the region.
Be aware of all work within the region and the concentration of risk within the local and regional subcontractors and suppliers.
Work on leverage buying power and risk mitigation risks across the region involving the resources of the other RPMs and HQ Procurement Group as/if/when needed.
Take ownership with and interface with national suppliers located in the region.
Schedule regular monthly conference call meetings with Procurement Managers within the region. Communicate information from a national perspective.
Engage as collaborator on all Procurement staff's performance reviews.
Engage SVP and GMs within the region to communicate Procurement activity regionally and nationally.