Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) provides maintenance and construction services for power, chemical, and industrial markets. The EPC Project Procurement Manager will support EPC project teams by leading procurement, supplier and subcontractor selection, negotiations, procurement lifecycle management, supply chain strategy, compliance, and team development.
Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors for project-specific requirements
- Lead competitive bid processes, commercial evaluations, and supplier selection recommendations
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, warranties, delivery schedules, and other contractual protections
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support project execution and future business opportunities
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery metrics
- Responsible for the management, issuance and execution of purchase orders, subcontracts, supplier solicitations and review of purchase order/subcontract terms within EPC and Commercial markets
- Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to ensure Client requirements and schedules are met
- Supports key operational stakeholders to ensure SAP and Supply Chain processes are compliant
- Leads the proposal efforts including the development of the Supply Chain estimate, Project Procurement Plan and strategy, supplier solicitation, sourcing & negotiations and supplier quality verification to ensure the proposal deliverables meets Client expectations. Provides feedback and guidance on Supplier/Subcontractor selections in addition to appropriate risk mitigation strategies for optimal performance
- Develops and leads the execution strategies to improve supply chain performance through process, innovation, and capability development; Drives a culture focusing on process, compliance, metrics and tangible results; Contributes to the ongoing development of Supply Chain best practices across MC; Acts as a change agent to manage and influence change, drive customer focus, and accountability
- Provides oversight and management of the Procurement/Subcontract lifecycle from preparation of the RBL to PO/Subcontract closeout; Develops and administers procurements and subcontracts for MC clients. Reviews and approves Supplier commercial term redlines and negotiates optimal outcomes for MC
- Reviews client contractual terms to develop the flow-down provisions required for the procurement of goods & services; Provides guidance on disputes and risk management/mitigation including on-site problem resolution, pre-qualification of Suppliers and identification of potential risk exposures relating to price and schedule
- Leads, guides, directs and mentor's direct reports; Monitors overall team performance, conducts performance reviews, coaches and develops team members
- Engages in timely communication with Supply Chain leadership and Operations' Management of potential issues to ensure and/or mitigate impact to scheduled dates/deliverables
Skills
- Minimum 3 years supporting EPC or EPCM projects with TIC exceeding $100 million
- Experience with procurement of engineered equipment and materials
- Experience with major contract types including lump sum, unit rate, reimbursable, and framework agreements
- Highly proficient in MS Office & SAP with the ability to train and develop staff in current and new technology
- Advanced negotiation skills with high level of expertise in Purchase Order/ Subcontract review, interpretation and writing
- Forward thinker with quick adaptability to change, possesses strong analytical skills to break paradigms and promote creativity within a matrixed organization
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build strong relationships
- Strong leadership and team building skills
- Supply Chain professional with developed business acumen and the proven ability to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiencies through process improvement and innovation
- Ability to analyze data from various systems/sources to determine opportunity/root cause
- Possesses a passion for process and problem solving with a natural desire to simplify processes and optimize efficiency and will to win
- To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation: Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
- Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
- Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
- Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
- Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
- Walking
- Repetitive motion of any part of the body
- Kneeling, crouching or crawling
- Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
- Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
- Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
- Hearing
- Talking
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time
- Ability to read complex documents in the English language
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
- Ability to write complex documents in the English language
- Capacity to express thoughts orally
- Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
- Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite
- Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or equivalent business experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction, Power & Industrial Supply Chain
- CPSM – Certification by the Institute for Supply Chain Management
Benefits
- Medical/Rx coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks
- Parental leave
- Family leave
- Other paid time off
- Voluntary benefits and discount programs
- Pet insurance
- Remote work arrangement
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