xPL Procurement Agent

Turner Construction•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The xPL Procurement Agent secures delivery of specified products and services from qualified subcontractors and vendors, negotiates prices and terms that meet project demands, and fosters supplier relationships. The role manages procurement activities across projects, from prequalification and bidding through contract award, purchase orders, and follow-up on required documentation and commitments. The position works with preconstruction, xPL Offsite Manufacturing, xPL Operations, project teams, and clients to manage bidding, supplier requirements, procurement schedules, risk plans, and business analytics. It may supervise procurement team members and provide input on performance appraisals. The role regularly works in an office or remote setting and occasionally at construction or manufacturing sites, offices, or off-site venues. Travel involved is 10–20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of construction operations and the supply chain industry.
Knowledge of procurement policies, practices, and processes.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Familiarity with accounting processes and practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, influence decisions, and negotiate outcomes.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and professional relationship-building.
Flexibility to reprioritize responsibilities and work in a non-structured environment with multiple project teams.
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficient computer, database application, Microsoft Office, and collaboration-tool skills.
Familiarity with supply chain management software, such as SAP Arriba.
Limited travel; the position listing specifies 10–20% travel.

Responsibilities

Execute xPL procurement activities and negotiate supplier prices and terms in line with project demands.
Secure new and update existing supplier prequalifications, including financial statement analysis and reference verification, to support bid or contract recommendations.
Establish and oversee the xPL Procurement Schedule and attend project meetings to secure project-team commitments through completion.
Work with preconstruction and xPL Offsite Manufacturing to manage the bid process, establish bidding procedures, prepare documentation, and manage prequalification and approval of bid lists.
Support project and client Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) strategies and requirements.
Support xPL business analytics by tracking required supplier information.
Work with xPL Operations to develop general and special conditions, safety requirements, and scope requisitions, and to communicate scope, schedule, hiring requirements, insurance, and bonding requirements to bidders.
Review plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions, and escalate findings for resolution.
Oversee receipt of project-specific bids and spreadsheet development and execution.
Review suppliers’ scopes of work and conduct scope review meetings with competitive bidders to confirm compliance with scope and project requirements.
Negotiate with suppliers and prepare contract award recommendations.
Issue supplier bid award recommendations to clients and/or project teams for approval.
Prepare or oversee preparation of subcontracts and purchase orders, and follow up on timely execution, Certificates of Insurance, Payment and Performance bonds when required, and other project-specific items.
Develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans with the project team as required.
Resolve disputes relating to scopes of work and change orders.
Oversee current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments, and final payments.
May supervise Procurement team members and provide input on performance appraisals.
Use the system of record to process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders, including assembling and filing required contract documents.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.