Sr Purchasing Manager

Gilbane Building Company•New York, NY

20h•$158,000 - $202,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Manager to be responsible for all purchasing activities in a Business Unit (BU) or multiple small BU’s. This role requires a highly technical and strong communicator who desires to work in a team environment on complex projects. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870 and consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
12+ years of experience managing/purchasing/procuring work of construction Trade Contractors
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to lead multiple teams while encouraging them to work together towards a common goal by utilizing strengths of various team members
Knowledge of the differences in design responsibility and how it flows down to Trade Contracts
Knowledgeable in the different types of owner contracts and how they function
Knowledge of risk management including Gilbane P&P bonds and Builders Risk
Knowledge of the DOSB market, capacity, and strategy
Ability to leverage material and equipment status tracking to guide teams to early and/or direct procurement
Ability to utilize cashflow and workforce projections during the bid process to determine the qualification of a bid
Ability to prepare teams for Project Health Assessments (PHAs) and guiding team through PHAs
Knowledge of how to satisfy the needs of any of our clients
Ability to solicit and apply lessons learned
Knowledgeable in local union jurisdictional claims (if applicable) and ability to ensure compliance within purchasing process

Responsibilities

Provides oversight to all BU Purchasing activities
Identifies and tracks deviations on the Baseline SOP, if applicable, within the BU
Develops a departmental budget, manages the budget, and assigns projects to it
Assists with resource and workload allocation and management
Coordinates with operations for the purchasing requirements and trade contract flow downs from the prime agreement
Acts as the signing authority on all contracts, waivers, recommendations to award, and other documentation
Manages multiple purchasing teams and their projects
Produces Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution by coordinating with the operations teams, the risk management team, and the leadership team
Coordinates and collaborates with the Support Operations and Preconstruction departments to incorporate their deliverables into the purchasing process
Maintains Trade Contractor relationship management across a BU or multiple BUs
Elevates and collaborates with the specific BU leader when issues arise
Represents Gilbane Purchasing at BU industry events and within the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) vendor community
Ensures all training is provided to gain a thorough understanding of all company policies and procedures
Develops long term strategic planning and contingency plans while taking global issues into account
Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals