Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager
hace 15 horas
Houston
Join the BEAM team that recognizes commitment and supports your professional growth; that believes focus + hard work + smarts equal opportunity; that provides more options to take your career to the next level. You’ll achieve more in a day, in a year, and in your career than you thought possible. Apply today — we’re ready to build. Role may be based in Houston, TX; Monroe, OH; or Arlington, VA. Summary Role Description The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies that support cost effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services for concrete construction projects. S/he focuses on securing materials, equipment, and specialty services critical to concrete operations, including consumables, merchandise, safety gear, ready mix concrete, rebar, formwork, lumber, lifting hardware, aggregates, and rental equipment—while optimizing cost, schedule reliability, and quality. S/he partners closely with BEAM, Preconstruction, Project Management, Operations, Field Supervisors, and Finance to ensure supply chain readiness for fast paced schedule sensitive work typical of concrete subcontracting. The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager is associated with demand forecasting, supply planning, and procurement to ensure resource requirements are satisfied. S/he communicates with executives regarding business needs to secure deals needed to satisfy customer demands and ensure delivery and/or implementation. Roles and Responsibilities The Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Manager will possess competency in the areas listed below in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. • Develops and implements sourcing strategies for critical categories including Consumables, Merchandise, safety gear, ready mix concrete, rebar, formwork systems, aggregates, lumber, embedded hardware, fleet/equipment rentals, pumping services, and consumables, • Conducts regional market analysis to understand pricing, capacity constraints, lead times, and competition among suppliers, • Evaluates supplier capabilities based on production capacity, plant proximity, delivery reliability, mix design performance, safety practices, and QC history, • Leads competitive bidding and negotiation for major project buyouts., • Creates and maintains cost models for high volume materials (e.g., concrete, reinforcing steel), • Consults on strategic initiatives and metrics, and measure performance against those initiatives with the Director of Procurement, • Keeps detailed records, generates reports, and develops presentations to help management understand the strategic sourcing perspective, • Develops strong partnerships with suppliers in focus which may include ready mix producers, rebar fabricators, formwork vendors, rental companies, specialty concrete suppliers, Consumables, Merchandise, and safety gear, • Establishes long-term agreements to achieve consistent pricing and supply stability across markets, • Assist with managing any necessary performance metrics including on time delivery, mix consistency, testing performance, and jobsite responsiveness, • Resolves critical supplier constraints, production delays, change orders, or delivery issues impacting field operations, • Identifies key macro level risks such as cement shortages, rebar lead time spikes, trucking capacity issues, aggregate supply volatility, or regional labor strikes., • Develops critical contingency plans for concrete pours and critical-path material deliveries., • Monitors commodity indexes related to steel, cement, and lumber to anticipate cost fluctuations., • Ensures every customer concern is addressed in a timely manner with a focus on customer satisfaction, • Approaches customer service with a long-term perspective that balances the needs of the customer and the company, • Pro-actively assists the customer in preplanning efforts to help identify equipment and materials needs, • Trains project teams on sourcing best practices, contract compliance, and cost saving opportunities., • Evaluates and streamline procurement processes to reduce cycle times and improve transparency., • Implements technology tools (ERP, procurement platforms, supplier scorecards) to enhance data visibility., • Establishes tone and sets example for Safety Always attitude by ensuring that safety rules are followed, • Accountable for creating and maintaining an IIF culture within the Branch for all co-workers and suppliers, • Makes sure that Safety Task Analysis and Toolbox Talks are conducted Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or construction supply chain; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, • Advanced degree and/or professional certifications (CPSM, PMP, CIPS, or similar) preferred, • Demonstrated experience negotiating large, complex contracts, • Experience sourcing construction materials, equipment, or specialty subcontractors (e.g., concrete, steel, formwork), Ready mix concrete is preferred, • Experience with Rebar fabrication, Formwork systems, Concrete accessories, Fleet/equipment rentals is preferred, • Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, • Proficiency with cost analysis tools, understanding of procurement software, ERP systems., • May require travel by vehicle or airplane The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job: • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, business correspondence, procedures, and presentations to managers, clients, and customers at all levels, • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and backgrounds (field, office, suppliers) to identify issues and deliver practical solutions, • Ability to drive and execute successful supplier negotiations in both team and individual settings, • Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets, • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as cost benefit analysis, Strong cost modeling and market forecasting abilities., • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, • Ability to understand Cost Accounting / Financial Performance, • Ability to manage one or more departments, • Ability to understand the correlation between individual department success to branch success and overall organizational success, • Ability to understand equipment specifications, formwork drawings, and various scopes of work pertinent to the department, • Ability to be proactive and apply creative thinking to maximize our return on investment at all times, • Ability to create and adapt “out-of-the-box” solutions to resolve specific problems, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret cost models, market data, and supplier performance metric When you join BEAM, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. 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