Kiewit · 11 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist - Power & Industrial
Lenexa, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKiewit is one of North America's largest construction and engineering organizations, specializing in various markets including power and industrial. The Supply Chain Specialist will manage the full life cycle of procurement processes, develop and negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services within budget.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop, review and negotiate terms and conditions of supplier contracts. Manage supplier contracts and supplier relationships, to ensure our suppliers meet our standards, specifications and client requirements
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history
Ensure material buyers are purchasing the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings. Manage the life cycle of the items you are procuring for your project
Prepare/issue Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and evaluate vendor/subcontractor proposals to identify vendors/subcontractors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels
Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates
Leverage vendors/subcontractors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to projects
Confer with staff, users and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action
Utilize logistics team in monitoring shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects
Work to resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues for your project & support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management or related field with at least 5+ years' experience in contracts & supply chain functions
If no degree, a minimum of 8 years in supply chain functions and contracts functions as outlined above are required
Supply chain experience must include working with the RFP process, contract development/negotiation, & procurement execution
Experience working with engineers, estimators, buyers, logistics and expediting in the procurement process
4 or more years negotiation experience with suppliers with experience reviewing and managing contracts and researching new vendors to utilize on projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) general software knowledge of databases to create contracts
SAP experience a plus
Highly motivated skilled communicator (both written and verbal), with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative to get the job done right the first time
Strong work ethic, Strong individual contributor and team player with ability to build relationships
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Able to travel as necessary for training to other Kiewit locations
Willingness to travel in the future to other project sites
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively
Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
10001+ employees
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