xPL Procurement Agent - Prefab & Offsite Construction

Position Description:
Secure delivery of specified products and/or services from and foster relationships with qualified subcontractors and vendors.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Execute xPL procurement activities to secure delivery of specified products and/or services from suppliers and negotiate prices and terms favorable to specific project demands.
  
• Secure new and update existing supplier prequalifications, including financial statement analysis and reference verification to make bid or contract recommendations.
  
• Establish and oversee xPL Procurement Schedule and attend project meetings to secure commitments to schedule by project team through to completion.
  
• Engage with preconstruction and xPL Offsite Manufacturing team to manage bid process, establish project bidding procedures, prepare documentation, prequalification, and approval of bid lists.
  
• Support project and client Underrepresented Business Enterprises (UBE) strategy to meet requirements.
  
• Support xPL business analytics requirements to support tracking of required supplier information
  
• Engage with xPL Operations team to create general and special conditions, safety requirements, and scope requisitions for each project to ensure that scope, schedule, UBE (or other hiring requirements), and clearly define and communicate insurance and bonding requirements for bidders.
  
• Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions; escalate findings for resolution.
  
• Oversee project-specific receipt of bids and spreadsheet development/execution.
  
• Develop thorough understanding of suppliers' scope of work. Conduct scope review meetings with competitive bidders to confirm bidders' compliance with scope requirements and other project-specific requirements.
  
• Negotiate with suppliers to finalize contract award recommendations.
  
• Issue recommendations for approval of suppliers' bid awards to client and/or project team.
  
• Prepare and issue subcontracts and purchase orders (or may oversee process) and follow up for timely execution of subcontract, receipt of Certificates of Insurance (COI), Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds (if required), and other project specific items.
  
• In conjunction with project team, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans, as required.
  
• Resolve issues related to disputes from scope of work and change orders.
  
• Oversee current insurance certificates, bonds, and consent of surety for reserve reductions, off-site material payments and final payments.
  
• May supervise Procurement team members and provide input on performance appraisals.
  
• Use system of record to process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders, including assembly and filing of required contract documents.
  
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  
• Knowledge of construction operations and supply chain industry
  
• Knowledge of procurement policies, practices, and processes
  
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
  
• Familiar with accounting processes and practices
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, influence decisions and negotiate outcomes
  
• Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and able to build professional relationships
  
• Flexible to reprioritize responsibilities and in non-structured environment with multiple project teams
  
• Demonstrate analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills
  
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
  
• Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
  
• Familiar with supply chain management software (e.g., SAP Arriba)
  
• Limited travel
  

  Physical Demands:
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction or manufacturing work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment:
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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