IT Procurement Manager jobs in Port Arthur, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Responsible for execution (purchase) of Early Procurement pre-mobilization checklist items
• Responsible for sourcing activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities during the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitations through the Award phase
• Perform commercial analyses of Bidders proposals, conduct supplier negotiations, writing and submitting recommendations of award and leading Bidder conferences
• Engaging and maintaining Supplier relationships on awarded contracts, communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining overall transparency with the Project Management Team (PMT)
• Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFI’s)
• Perform evaluation of proposals and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel
• Maintain an understanding of the standard contract terms and conditions and contract formation
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the overall best deal and risk profile for the enterprise
• Participate in Supplier and subcontractor kick-off and close-out meetings
• Develop scopes of work and negotiate contract change orders and amendments
• Maintain knowledge in specific IT support systems (Oracle, PPMS, Document Control)
• Participate in weekly procurement meeting
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction management, and essential project personnel
• Manage workload efficiently in a fast-paced environment focused on standard complex technical items with opportunities towards more complex high-profile items as experienced is gained and stronger skills are demonstrated
• Lead in procurement execution for standard and medium criticality sourcing events, conduct research & development sourcing strategies, develop supplier list and sourcing strategies, as well as performance-based scopes of work and understand specifications and drawing packages from RFP through the Award phase
• Deal Development phase estimating support from receipt of proposal through proposal submittal
• Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with Zachry SOP’s
• Interface and manage relationships with Suppliers, Engineering, and Construction Management personnel
• Travel to project site as needed to participate in Supplier kick-off, closeout and clarification meetings (15% or less)
• Other duties as assigned