Supply Chain Specialist 2 - Infrastructure Market

Kiewit • Dallas, TX

15d

About The Position

Kiewit is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Supply Chain Specialist to support planning, sourcing, contracting, procurement, logistics, and materials management for complex engineering and construction projects. The role collaborates with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to execute project supply chain objectives. It manages supplier relationships and contract administration, supports sourcing and negotiation, and helps ensure materials and services meet project schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and business objectives.

The position offers work across multiple markets and project types, with opportunities to develop expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and project supply chain execution. It is based in Kiewit's Dallas, Texas office, with willingness to relocate to a project site to manage a larger project.

Kiewit Supply Network provides procurement services to construction and engineering clients in markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, and mining. Its objectives include procuring equipment, materials, and services at appropriate prices and quality levels, and ensuring delivery on schedule and in accordance with client specifications and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field, or relevant experience in the described supply chain processes.
• At least 3 years of experience in supply chain for engineering and/or industrial or transportation construction, or a similar role, with experience or knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Experience drafting and managing material or equipment contracts, with an understanding of contract terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, and general knowledge of database utilization.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines; overtime and weekends may be required.
• Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of negotiation experience, or demonstrated ability to negotiate material or vendor subcontracts.
• Thorough understanding of procurement execution, estimating, expediting, and site purchasing.
• SAP experience.
• InEight Software experience or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage contracts for assigned materials and equipment, including negotiating terms and conditions, managing change orders, and supporting delivery of quality materials and equipment.
• Purchase materials that meet specifications and drawings, in the required quantities, at the lowest possible cost and highest appropriate quality.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with staff, users, and vendors and determine corrective action.
• Leverage vendors and subcontractors across procurements to create project cost savings.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, and history.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve undelivered-goods problems.
• Prepare and issue RFPs and evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals against project budget and schedule constraints at estimating, execution, and site-purchasing levels.
• Develop and manage project material and vendor subcontracts.
• Interface with Engineering and construction teams to provide status insight on cost, quality, and schedule for assigned project materials and equipment.
• Assist in developing company-wide procurement templates.
• Assist with negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
• Resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations.
• Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
• Work at a project site when needed to manage a larger project.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level