Procurement Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Overview :

Our client, a national leading electrical construction company is looking for their next Procurement Manager to join the team during an exciting time of unprecedented growth. The Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring effective overall management of the execution of material contracts over multiple projects within the assigned region, reporting to the Director of Procurement, Materials. This position will support project teams with procurement execution, and interface with the project teams and operational leadership, while ensuring compliance with company and contractual obligations.

About the Company : CONFIDENTIAL

What You Will Do : ​

• Work with Regional VP or Regional Executive to ensure purchasing strategies and initiatives align with Regional Goals.
• Effectively manage people and projects with cross-divisional teams to pursue cost savings opportunities, while implementing & adhering to continuous improvement initiatives and a process standardization framework.
• Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring with staff personnel to optimize current performance, and to align on individual career path objectives.
• Conduct effective personnel performance reviews and make appropriate salary recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective client relations to achieve active cooperation and team alignment.
• Support Operations in the development of their project estimates based on material pricing and statement of work expertise.
• Manage the competitive request for proposal (RFP) process for all materials to ensure the sourcing team is negotiating the best overall value on behalf of the company.
• Review and manage all internal / external metrics for our suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and identify root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.
• Project manage all material sourcing events, in collaboration with the Procurement Center of Excellence, to minimize operational disruption, mitigate supplier risks, and increase REI margin.
• Review, analyze, and recommend awards in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in the creation of negotiation plans and support the terms and conditions / commercial negotiations.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Resolve supplier issues with Project and Field management as required.
• Support the implementation of material procurement processes and procedures, acting as a change agent in identifying and incorporating continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the broader planning-to-pay continuum.
• Consult with Contract Administration / Legal department(s) for clarification on contractual language when required.
• Partner with Business Development to ensure appropriate suppliers are engaged for budgeting or design-build proposals.
• Act as liaison between operations, suppliers, and manufacturers as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Be Successful : ​

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EEO Disclosure :

This company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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