Procurement Manager

The Lemartec Procurement Manager oversee procurement activities for a regional office and is responsible for effectuating and administering the company's procurement and vendor management policies, procedures, and protocols. This position manages the said process through all direct and indirect assigned resources.

Company Overview

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

As MasTec's vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny Garcia-Tunon, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec's vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space. As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec's network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.

With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Typical activities will include, but may not be limited to:

* Lead and develop the Project Procurement Plan and ensure its implementation reflects Operations and project strategy for trade contractors, goods and services.
* Provide oversight in the vetting, pre-qualifying, approving, and evaluating of vendors, sub-consultants, subcontractors to whom contracts may be issued - including the coordination of vendor fairs and other related activities, and the management of the company's procurement database and system platform.
* Build supplier/subcontractor relationships and expertise to ensure all materials and services are supplied at the lowest total cost of ownership
* Ensure that contracts/POs are clearly written, issued in a timely manner, and effectively executed in accordance with the company's procurement procedures.
* Responsible for the creation, promotion, and compliance of all Company policies and procedures, including reporting.
* Provide "lessons learned" and participate in future procurement improvements.
* Participate in the Business Development process, specifically as it relates to the support of estimating, pre- construction, risk management, and project transition/kickoff activities.
* Work with corporate counsel to develop flow-down terms for subcontracts and purchase orders for individual projects.
* Oversee the negotiation of pricing, terms, and conditions of all vendors, sending final recommendations to respective teams, including estimating and project teams.
* Complete or ensure the completion of accurate cost tracking.
* Assist all project teams with the management of contracted vendors as appropriate, while ensuring adherence to company procurement procedures.
* Review Purchase Order requisitions for required information to effectively define scope, schedule, cost information and are properly approved.
* Ensure the submittal of all project procurement/subcontract document routing according to the company's compliance and control protocols.
* Attend pre-construction and job meetings as needed.
* Interface with field superintendents to maintain an open line of communication and reporting; monitor procurement progress, schedules and subcontractor performance; coordinate operation of procurement department with Operations and home office staff.
* Manage and assist in the develop of procurement staff, and assist in the on boarding & training of other departmental personnel, as needed and in relation to the procurement process.
* Undertake management responsibilities for direct report staff ensuring each is effectively managed, had a current
performance review and learning plan.
* Manage work assignments to staff personnel with assistance from the Director of Procurement.
* Work with project teams and Procurement Specialist(s) to ensure that PO and Subcontract Scope of Work is clearly defined in a manner that will enable clear management of the contract.
* Document, analyze, and report project risk as identified in the procurement process.

Work Experience and Education

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Procurement, Business Management, Accounting, or Project Management preferred.
* Minimum of fifteen (10) years of construction industry experience with specific focus on vendor management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Expert knowledge, leadership and commitment to safety.
* Expert ability to lead and manage procurement activities for regional projects.
* Advanced ability to manage procurement personnel (e.g., training opportunities, coaching, mentoring, situational leadership, consideration of concerns, value the individual).
* Expert ability to take ownership of issues and seek resolution.
* Advanced ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely in written and oral forms at all levels of the organization.
* Expert ability to effectively train staff.
* Advanced knowledge of roles and responsibilities of staff.
* Expert ability to evaluate staff performance and communicate to the Director of Procurement.
* Expert ability to organize personal work, manage time, and prioritize activities.
* Expert ability to assign staff work assignments based on roles and responsibilities, priorities, and staff skill-sets.
* Advanced ability to work within a matrix organization.
* Advanced ability to take ownership of commercial relationships
* Expert ability to maintain position on integrity issues with project leadership.
* Advanced ability to ensure delivery of quality products.
* Advanced ability and knowledge of negotiation techniques.
* Advanced ability to conduct negotiations leading to an amicable settlement.
* Ability to prioritize, support, and manage multiple tasks, teams, and related activities.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, with high degree of competency in Excel & PowerPoint.
* Advanced analytical, interpretive, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Advanced knowledge of administrative practices that help ensure critical business control requirements.
* Advanced ability to effectively write reports, business correspondence and document project activities.
* Advanced oral & written communications skills.

Additional Consideration will be given to those who poses the following skills & experience:

* Bilingual (English & Spanish)
* Advanced knowledge in using procurement systems and vendor management platforms.
* CPM and/or PMP Certified (or in progress)

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $120K-$150K / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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