Estimating - Purchasing Manager

Essential Functions:

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Analyzes, evaluates, and identifies preferred vendors based on specific performance criteria
• Previews, analyzes, and completes purchase agreements with key vendors and internal commodity experts to leverage company purchasing power
• Produces detailed analyses and reports results of vendor scorecards to senior leadership for evaluation
• Provides guidance in determining vendor standards for evaluating performance
• Determines the appropriate procurement and requisition strategies
• Develops purchasing programs that leverages company purchasing power to deliver, at the appropriate quality, the low-cost options for raw materials, supplies and services
• Develops and implements the company's purchasing guidelines and processes
• Reviews vendor master records for proper classification; creates a centralized "catalog" for material master records, and develops performance scorecards for new and existing vendors
• Develops policies for preparing cost estimates for Renewable Energy Projects o Assesses cost effectiveness of products and services o Tracks actual costs as the project develops  
  • Collaborates with leaders from other departments to formulate estimates and resolves issues
  • Assess cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentations

• Manages the supply chain activities of an organization o Assists with overseeing tasks related to production planning, materials purchasing, inventory control, price setting, vendor selection, and distribution
  • Maintains contact with vendors and submits purchase orders or requisitions to ensure a continuous supply of goods
  • Evaluates existing supply chain processes, implementing changes when necessary to improve efficiency and overall performance
  • Documents the performance of supply chain staff and overall processes

• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical engineering and construction
• Understanding of electrical and construction takeoffs and estimating based on detailed engineered drawings
• Proficiency with MS Office products; advanced Excel skills
• Strong math skills
• Exceptional business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy
• Skilled in effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Additional specialized/technical training or some college courses preferred
• Minimum 15 years of related work experience required
• Master Electrician License preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel: 

• Travel up to 20% typically overnight for site surveys and pre-bid conference

 Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Work Environment:

• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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