Strategic Sourcing Construction Manager – PA/NJ/NY

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Opportunity Highlights

As part of the global strategic sourcing team this role is responsible for sourcing activities for construction services for the execution of building new plants. The responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies and contracts to execute objectives.

 

Company Information 

This is a Fortune 500 company in operation over 60 years. In 2017 the company had sales over $5 billion and operates in over 35 countries. With over 14,000 employees the culture is innovative, and community focused on many local and national charity programs.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Work with Global Product teams to achieve goals.
  • Develop strategies and lead the negotiations for assigned categories
  • Develop supply base intelligence strategies to ensure the company benefits from latest supply offering
  • Effectively utilize e-Sourcing tools to receive quotes and proposals
  • Lead sourcing reviews with cross functional teams
  • Negotiate supply, price or agreements to support competitive offerings
  • Manage suppliers and relationships, and act as an escalation point for supplier interface for project execution issues when relevant
  • Strong influencing, and communication skills,
  • Excellent negotiation and contracting skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelors and MBA degree is a plus
  • 7 years involving EPC & construction contracting experience
  • Second language is a plus
  • Travel less than 20% – including international
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Knowledge of SAP

 


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