Corporate Procurement Manager- can sit at any CRB Office
Job Description
Are you a lean-minded individual who enjoys leading teams in process-improvement and efficiency initiatives to deliver meaningful business results? Do you have leadership experience delivering results across diverse capital equipment-focused procurement categories? Do you have an eye for recognizing areas for improvement and implementing solutions? Do you have excellent attention to detail to build systems that help to track and deliver equipment on schedule? If so, CRB is looking for you!
CRB has an immediate opening for an Equipment-focused Corporate Procurement Manager to join our team. This role can sit in a hybrid work environment at any CRB business location (preferred locations include Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO, Cary, NC; and Philadelphia, PA). The successful candidate will have the ability to quickly understand complex business needs and develop robust equipment strategies in response. This person also will build the required relationships, internally and externally, to deliver results quickly. CRB is looking for someone who can navigate uncertainty, and quickly implement efficient problem-solving tools. We collaborate with our design and construction teams to deliver client equipment on schedule, on budget, and with the quality CRB expects. We are responsible for consulting with subject matter experts to develop alternative solutions, assess options, mitigate risks, and maximize project success. This role also consults and advises direct and indirect reports within the organization.
In this role you will have accountability for:
Overall management and improvement of CRB’s procurement procedures, policies, tools, and documentation
Equipment procurement strategy development and execution
Supply chain risk identification and mitigation
Review and manage contract issues
Supervisory coordination for all regional procurement personnel must be maintained and training of regional and corporate procurement personnel
Analysis of market and delivery conditions
Investigate, analyze, and interview potential suppliers and subcontractor to determine manufacturing limitations, facilities, equipment, quality standards and experience
Manage the fulfillment of purchasing recommendations for project procurement as needed. Maintenance of historical procurement information relating to equipment is necessary to provide to estimating department
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience required. Preferred degree in Construction or Engineering.
Minimum of ten years progressive experience in subcontracting and equipment procurement on capital projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical proficiency in commonly specified equipment specified for life science, biopharma, and food & beverage industries
Experience in creating efficient tools and processes for equipment expediting during challenging supply chain conditions
Experience managing and developing talent and teams
Experience with online bidding systems is preferred, Autodesk- Building Connected a plus.
Ability to contribute and present to clients with professionalism and as a subject matter expert
Ability to stay organized and prioritize is essential in this role.
Strong Excel and data entry skills.
Process-oriented mindset
Ability to develop relationships with key internal customers and suppliers
Possess a passion for quality, compliance and weighing risk
OSHA 30 certification
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.
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