Supply Chain Specialist - Kiewit Supply Network - Kiewit Yard in Lenexa, KS

Position Overview

The Material Coordinator provides project specific support for all material management activities at the jobsite. A Material Coordinator will support the Material Manager on a large project or occasionally from a central location.  Requirements of this position include significant interaction with construction staff, handling and maintaining materials, and proficiencies with advanced software.  Long-term relocation and short-term field assignments are a requirement of this position. The position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at an active jobsite. 

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

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.  

This position will initially be in Lenexa, KS. 

Responsibilities

•    Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.  
•    Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.  
•    Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.  
•    Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities. 
•    Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.)  
•    Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team. 
•    Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects.  
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial construction related role. 
•    Demonstrated capacity to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases. 
•    Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact to material management 
•    Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals. 
•    Basic knowledge of prime contract flow downs for suppliers and subcontractor terms and conditions  
•    Basic ability to track equipment, materials, trends, and forecasts. 
•    Basic risk evaluation, mitigation, and claims management skills 
•    Strong leadership and management skills  
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams. 
•    Ability to relocate for long and short-term field assignments.