Manager, Construction and Capital, Procurement and Payment Services

Manager, Construction and Capital, Procurement and Payment Services

Job Description Summary

In direct support of the Director of Procurement, the Manager, Construction and Capital is responsible for developing construction and capital contracts and agreements that align with the University's annual procurement requirements, ensuring optimal value. This role supports campus infrastructure and capital initiatives by analyzing spend and payment data in complex decision-making scenarios. The Manager must have a strong understanding of the construction industry and best practices in capital procurement. This role will oversee all procurement activities for construction and capital projects. The role will develop comprehensive reporting capabilities and recommend data-driven procurement solutions to support the University community. Additionally, the Manager will lead and mentor a team to effectively achieve departmental and University objectives. The role includes engaging with the Director in collaborative efforts with campus customers and strategic suppliers to implement sourcing initiatives focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability. The Manager will progressively gain influence over decentralized campus procurement spending by establishing trust-filled relationships and providing superior customer support and service.

Essential Functions

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and select, and pre-negotiate pricing with qualified architects, engineers, contractors, and other vendors for large-scale construction and renovation projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters related to capital projects.
• Evaluating supplier performance in Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) and non-CMAR relationships.
• Review the CMARs sub-contractor bidding process and evaluate how they perform against agreed-upon activities from a contract perspective.
• Effectively plan, organize and execute all procurement activities for complex construction and capital projects that involve a cross-functional team.
• Evaluate the submitted bids, identify potential areas for cost savings, and implement effective strategies to achieve these savings.
• Serves as the lead in collecting and analyzing data around capital and construction spend and translating it into actionable information to support category strategy development with campus stakeholders.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including the Facilities Planning & Construction team to assess needs and organize business requirements into comprehensive sourcing plans.
• Analyses market trends to identify opportunities in support of category strategies.
• Develops category strategies, leverages spend, and yields high supplier performance.
• Benchmarks strategic sourcing and contracting processes with other institutions.
• Reviews departmental requisitions and orders to ensure the purchase is within reasonable tolerances, has received approval, and is appropriate.
• Uses best judgment to review factors including, appropriate method of purchase, dollar value, purchase quantity, unit of measure, etc.
• Manages and executes supplier quotes, proposals, and bids for all goods and services.
• Manages pre-solicitation and pre-bid conferences and site visits.
• Leads and assists with complex bids and contract negotiations.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and other regulatory guidance.
• Incorporates environmental sustainability goals into category strategies.
• Promotes social responsibility programs and improves the University's awareness, engagement, and support of global citizenship and community outreach initiatives.
• Supervises Procurement professionals and coordinates team project priorities, performance management, education and development, and goal setting.
• Assesses, identifies, and develops Procurement Specialists skills through collaborative feedback on customer service, category management, and communication skills.
• Promotes a culture of innovation and value creation.
• Manages the full personnel life cycle of subordinate employees.
• Has responsibility for the full contract management life cycle.
• Advises University customers on processes and behavior to receive optimal cost, quality, delivery, and reliability performance from suppliers.
• Evaluates and recommends Group Purchasing Organizations for best-value opportunities.
• Develops & reviews supplier performance against negotiated service level agreements.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, contract status, and cost savings for stakeholders and senior leadership.

Other Functions

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Accountabilities

Physical Requirements

Work primarily involves sitting or standing, communicating with others to exchange information, operating a computer, and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions

Subject to inside environmental conditions. Not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Time Type Requirement

Full Time

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

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