Summary

The Senior Purchasing Manager for Clark Water will be a key part of the winning effort to negotiate and award subcontracts on large scale transit facility construction projects.

Responsibilities

Drive the process for towards a timely award and execution of subcontracts that encompass the full scope of work necessary to build large scale civil and facility projects

Ensures trade budget goals are met or exceeded through effective subcontract negotiation

Ensures contractual obligations to Project Owners are incorporated into subcontracts (flow down provisions, labor compliance, small business, etc)

Effectively analyzes and documents subcontractor capabilities (past performance, financial strength, bonding, etc)

Partners with the Regional Purchasing Director and Legal Department on behalf of Regional Executives to negotiate/resolve subcontract terms and conditions

 Trains and leads purchasing assistants and project team on Clark's purchasing process

Supports new work acquisition by developing procurement plans, technical proposal responses, etc.

Interfaces with Senior Management, Preconstruction Department, Project Teams, Risk Management, Legal, Contracts Management Group

Develops and maintains strong working relationships w/ subcontractors

Manages purchasing process on multiple projects at one time

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant field; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience

12 to 15 years of relevant work experience

Estimating and purchasing experience required

Strong understanding of construction industry and subcontract agreements

Able to negotiate terms and contract amount

Well organized and detail oriented

Self-starter and able to work independently

Understanding of local subcontractor community

Familiar with compliance issues

Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

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