Supply Chain Specialist

Position Overview

Would you like to purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost for Kiewit Supply Network? What about negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives? Individuals with experience in an engineering and/or construction related role as well as basic procurement experience is desired, but not required. We’re looking for a team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives. Someone that is detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time will do well in this position.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.  

Location

This role will work out of New York.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier’s reputation and history
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes 
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services

Qualifications

Ability to travel and relocate as needed 
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or related degree preferred 
1-2 years’ experience in an estimating, procurement, engineering and/or construction related role preferred 
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)  
General knowledge of database utilization 
Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality and site purchasing preferred 
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative  
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time  
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity  
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt  
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills   
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives  
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail  

Other Requirements: 

Regular, reliable attendance 
Work productively and meet deadlines timely 
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. 
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. 
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.