Contract Specialist - Kiewit Supply Network

Location:

Federal Way, WA, US Seattle, WA, US San Diego, CA, US Vancouver, WA, US Fairfield, CA, US

Requisition ID: 132039

Job Level: Mid Level

Department: Procurement

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Procurement Agent will be responsible for following Kiewit Supply Network procurement processes to competitively procure, establish, and administer contracts for a wide variety of commodities, professional services, information technology, and supplies. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the project to source materials for assigned commodities, facilitating new projects, and developing contractual terms on selected production materials to optimize quality, reliability, price, delivery, and availability. 

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. 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.

Location

This position is based in our Federal Way, WA office. This is a shared service environment in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

Support research, analyses, and cost calculations
Document tasks and properly retain files
Assist the procurement of services
Maintain relationships with new or existing vendors and suppliers
Assist in requesting and compiling offers from vendors and suppliers
Support gathering and filing of contracts or other legal and compliance documents

Qualifications

•   Ability to travel and relocate as needed
•   Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or related degree preferred
•   0-3 years’ experience in an engineering and/or construction related role preferred
•   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
•   General knowledge of database utilization
•   SAP Experience a plus
•   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

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Additional Requirements:

Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, you’ll tackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or engineering safer infrastructure networks, you’re bound to push the limits of innovation in new and exciting ways.

With Kiewit, you’ll have the potential to work on a variety of projects in seven major markets. From railroads to tunnels, renewable energy to biofuels, you’ll be part of a mission that’s bigger than you can imagine.

Here, you’ll team up with market experts and gain cross-functional experience — all while helping people across the globe live better.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
Job Segment: Compliance, Supply, Procurement, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Legal, Operations

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