Procurement Team Lead / Electrical - Fit First Talent

Overview:

Do you have experience with electrical sales, distribution, purchasing, sourcing, or procurement in the electrical construction or electrical distribution space? If so, we'd love to talk to you. The Procurement Team Lead will manage a work group responsible for the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools & supplies. This position is a ‘working manager’ role that will execute contractual obligations while providing oversight, support, and mentorship to Senior Procurement Specialists, Procurement Specialists, and Procurement Analysts.

About the Company:

“If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the electrical construction industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, we have been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest Employee-owned electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!“

What You Will Do:

• Monitor, evaluate, and mentor working team on meeting or exceeding performance goals and expectations.
• Ensure team is complying with procurement policies and procedures and is in strict adherence to documentation requirements.
• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre-bid to closeout.
• Effectively manage people and projects within assigned Region to pursue cost savings opportunities, while implementing and adhering to process standardization efficiencies.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff personnel as required and provide performance evaluation input to Procurement Manager.
• Support estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
• Represent company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with equipment and material suppliers, while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management to minimize project and corporate risk while maintaining commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor and oversee execution of the competitive bid process via Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) for their team.
• Responsible for the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Lead aggregated sourcing events across regions as needed to drive procurement value..
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives geared toward increasing REI margin and enhancing process efficiencies.
• Review all internal/external metrics for our suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and engage with Procurement Manager to identify the root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.
• Ensure recommended awards are in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure that mutually beneficial relationships are in place with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Provide feedback to assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Communicate, train, and enforce procurement policies and procedures amongst their working group and their internal clients.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and procurement reporting.
• Responsible for the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and procurement reporting.
• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt, and oversee the material review process. Enter documentation into the purchasing system.
• Review and approve invoices. Interface with vendor and A/P to resolve invoice problems.
• Oversee the development and use of 3rd-party Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
• Oversee the return material process to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ electrical construction procurement experience.
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies and accounting.
• Ability to delegate work effectively and balance the dual role of overseeing people and projects while performing in a working manager role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must exhibit strong supervisory skills and demonstrate the ability to mentor Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Oracle
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to adapt to and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

EEO Disclosure:

This company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation:

• $97,000 - $120,000
• Final offer of compensation to successful candidates will depend on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401k
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)