Supply Chain Specialist - Kiewit Supply Network

Supply Chain Specialist - Kiewit Supply Network

Location : Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID : 177345

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

Kiewit's Contracts & Supply Chain Specialists oversees procurement and subcontractor / vendor management on construction projects across North America. You provide leadership and management for procurement of engineered equipment, subcontracts, professional services, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies. You will work with a procurement team to interface with engineering, estimating, design, and the site to create project-specific contract templates, negotiating with equipment vendors, material vendors, subcontractors and service providers. You will consult with corporate attorneys and senior management when necessary.

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, OGC, building, and mining. We provide world‑class service to ensure 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 full‑time in our Burnaby, BC office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan all aspects of purchasing from pre-bid to closeout.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, subcontractors and professional service providers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with equipment vendors, material vendors, professional service providers and subcontractors; consult with corporate attorneys and senior management to minimize project and corporate risk while maintaining commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor and oversee execution of the purchasing buyout.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying and / or estimating materials, equipment, subcontract and professional services.
• Locate and assist in the evaluation and qualification of vendor materials and equipment, subcontractors, and professional service providers.
• Process requisitions and prepare purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims.
• Review purchase order or subcontractor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Communicate and enforce purchasing policies & procedures to project team; provide training to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project purchasing reporting.
• Provide detailed risk assessments and mitigation strategies to project cost, schedule, quality and general buyout
• Oversee the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.
• Implement and oversee project mobilization activities including office set‑up, site general arrangement, etc.
• Work with the material management department to ensure proper material receiving and control.

Qualifications

Other Requirements

Base Compensation : $80,000 -$100,000+

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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