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Lead Supply Chain Specialist - Power & Industrial

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS • 5h ago

Requisition ID: 182292

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Lead Supply Chain Specialist provides negotiation, training, and high-risk/legal-related support for project procurement and administration activities for Kiewit Corp. In this role, you will interface with the Project Supply Chain Managers, Supply Chain Specialist, Project Managers, Legal Counsel, Supply Chain Directors, and Sponsors for escalated issues.

You will act as a supply chain subject matter expert on Prime and sub-level terms and conditions, operate as a procurement liaison to the legal department and maintain a high-level working knowledge of multiple projects in the United States. If you would like to own a process and make a significant impact as we continue to grow Kiewit Supply Network, this is the opportunity for you!

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client's specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is based out of our Lenexa, KS offices.

Responsibilities

Support supply chain with (identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for incorporation into vendor contract templates, and work with Supply Chain Managers to develop/review project-specific templates.

Review project contract templates for adherence to project requirements.

Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.

Provide as-needed training on negotiation, contracts, and terms and conditions.

Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.

Provide negotiation support to project teams and operate as initial legal review.

Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project attorney(s) to negotiate and resolve commercial issues and move contracts forward to execution.

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.

Interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers, and internal procurement departments.

Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or military/education experience combination.

Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred.

8+ years negotiation experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution.

Strong leadership and coaching skills.

Must be willing to travel periodically for periods of less than a week.

Other Requirements:

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.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

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