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Procurement Manager

Taunton, MA 02780

Posted: 06/14/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Job Number: 617009 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Our client is looking for a procurement manager to sit out of Norton, MA. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for planning, strategic sourcing and procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontract services for electrical utility distribution projects, substation projects and utility-scale solar projects. Projects will vary from $1M to $60M.

Years of Experience: 
5-10 Year(s) in procurement management (medium to high voltage transmission, substation construction and/or solar experience)
Travel
Minimal


Work Schedule: M-F


Interview Process: screened by HR then a meeting with the hiring team.


Responsibility

 
  • Develop effective working relationships with suppliers in order to negotiate the best value and ensure the quality of services and materials purchased.
  • Monitor and analyze supplier activity for financial, contractual, and performance levels. Regularly communicate with suppliers for continuous improvement.
  • Request submittal information from vendors when needed.
  • Interface with and provides subject matter expert knowledge and support to Project Managers and Estimators.
  • Support and participate in supplier selection and management.
  • Plan project specific requirements collectively with project managers and purchase to meet project schedules.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate risk with vendors.
  • Work closely with Operations and Project Managers departments to ensure quality conformance and timely attention to any non-conformances.
  • Coordinate and attend project planning meetings.
  • Inspect the site; review and/or coordinate design reviews for the various disciplines, review for code compliance and adherence to the contract requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Participate in the refinement of procurement policies and best practices. Effectively resolve policy concerns and ensure compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in procurement management (medium to high voltage transmission, substation construction and/or solar experience preferred)
  • Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, experience with construction management software preferred
  • Must be able to communicate in a professional, business-like manner (using clear and precise language)
  • Must have strong experience negotiating subcontracts and purchase orders
  • Possess extensive market knowledge
  • Previous experience in procurement of large scale facilities and/or Federal and state contracts (medium to high voltage distribution projects,substation construction and renewable projects preferred)

 

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