Division:
SourceBlue
Project Location(s):
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
30-40%
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects since 2001. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and ~$1B in equipment and materials procured annually, we provide Clients with comprehensive supply chain services that are unmatched in the industry today.
Internal Applicants:This position can be performed from any Turner office.
Position Description:Apply purchasing, product, and technical expertise to provide SourceBlue (SB) supply chain solutions for project teams and external clients. Manage global, national, regional, and local level vendor relationships to promote SB product solutions.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Apply expertise in purchasing, product, technical, and supply chain to provide guidance to SourceBlue (SB) project teams and global company entities and clients.
Review market dynamics to evaluate impact on vendor capacity, availability, and delivery demands. Collaborate with vendor to develop resolution process and actions to address issues and maintain clear expectations with project stakeholders and team.
Conduct quarterly business reviews and strategic evaluations of vendors for product performance, responsiveness, quality and alignment to Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Manage demand and capacity planning across supply chain programs and provide strategies for adherence to delivery client schedules.
Identify global, national, regional, and local level supply chain vendors to address capacity requirements for SB services.
Manage vendor qualifications, create, negotiate, and manage terms and agreements, establish governance, conduct onboarding, and communicate availability of vendors to project team.
Provide recommendations and alternatives for strategic supply chain awards for final product selection by stakeholders.
Develop and evaluate manufacturer vendor KPIs through stakeholder feedbackand publish lessons learned for internal next generation developments.
Primary point of contact to manage supply chain issues, escalate and engage SB leadership as needed.
Manage transactional tracking of products for large supply chain programs for specific tiers (e.g., fabricator, integrator).
Solicit vendor pricing, analyze vendor bids, prepare bid analysis spread sheets, coordination matrix, and scope of work.
Confirm vendor contract terms on specified projects to ensure completeness and accuracy in Review Bid Process.
Schedule and coordinate factory testing and attend tests at vendor sites.
Participate in company-wide projects related to sourcing and procurement to identify sales opportunities, vendor capacity, and related risks.
Participate in industry events to understand market dynamics and represent SB as industry leader.
Supervise team members and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field desired
Knowledge of manufacturing or construction industry material markets, competition, and industry trends
Electrical, Mechanical, or Finished Products knowledge with expertise in differentiating manufacturer services
Interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to engage and secure partnerships with broad range of contacts in manufacturing and supply chain industry
Negotiation skills with ability effect decision making
Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
Able to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward in a timely manner
Ability to identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, ability to anticipate needs of audience and tailor communications appropriately
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement and decision-making
Supervisory experience desired, with ability to delegate and manage staff
Regular domestic and local travel with possible international travel
Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing or construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field desired
Knowledge of manufacturing or construction industry material markets, competition, and industry trends
Electrical, Mechanical, or Finished Products knowledge with expertise in differentiating manufacturer services
Interpersonal relationship building skills with ability to engage and secure partnerships with broad range of contacts in manufacturing and supply chain industry
Negotiation skills with ability effect decision making
Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
Able to manage high volumes of work and move complex projects forward in a timely manner
Ability to identify sales opportunities and collaborate on solutions to secure work
Advanced presentation and delivery skills, ability to anticipate needs of audience and tailor communications appropriately
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement and decision-making
Supervisory experience desired, with ability to delegate and manage staff
Regular domestic and local travel with possible international travel
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction sites, manufacturing facilities, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Whil
