Procurement Supply Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an onsite Procurement Supply Manager in Austin, TX or Fremont, CA.

Key Tasks:
* Execute the Infrastructure Development sourcing strategy for Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Architectural scopes of work
* Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on commodities ranging from facilities and construction services to material buyouts
* Pre-qualify and synthesize supplier, industry, and market research for commodities to develop sourcing strategy
* Process of data collection and analysis of spend data for commodities
* Ensuring commodity spend is managed efficiently and effectively and within contract compliance
* Supporting commodity business planning and savings
* Establish measurement metrics and tools to monitor progress, such as tracking labor productivity burn rates
* Implementing Worldwide/Regional/Country agreements, as necessary, to consolidate suppliers/spend
* Provide analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options; Analyze historical spend as well as forecast spend and savings by commodity/business
* Develop solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts by commodity
* Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; Act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues; Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities
* Support Engineering to identify suppliers available for sourcing
* Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing
* Review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers and service providers; Make and present recommendations to award
* Support/Lead a strategic sourcing approval process
* Work on "Lean" initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, VA/VE, competitive quotes, and resourcing
* Negotiate, evaluate, and issue PO's
* Review change order proposals and make approval or rejection recommendations

REQUIREMENTS:
* MS or BS in Engineering and/or evidence of exceptional experience
* At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the Infrastructure, Construction or Facilities space
* Additional experience in project controls or construction management preferred
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat
* Hi-tech, construction and/or automotive industry experience
* Excellent analytical and judgment skills; Advanced Excel skills a must have
* Strategic Sourcing, Opportunity Analyses, and Contract Negotiations
* Experience in executing Change Management processes and procedures
* Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
* Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
* Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
* Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.