| Job Title - Manager Procurement Job Description The project team member with single point accountability for the successful execution of defined procurement scope associated with one or more of JRM's projects. PRINCIPAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: · Development of a supportable Project Procurement Plan, to include subcontracting, expediting, logistics, sourcing responsibility split, communications and project goal components. · Manage project staffing levels and personnel assignments in such a manner that a responsive, capable and cost effective team of the right skill mix is maintained. · Ensure needed resources are available to permit achievement of agreed-upon project goals and success criteria. · Monitor project procurement-related activities and performance, providing direction and support needed to team members, so as to ensure the successful delivery of established project requirements. · Ensure attainment of project budget and specific financial objectives, to include effort hour/dollar budgets. Prepare or assist in preparing project budgets, staffing plans, effort completion forecasts, etc. · Ensure client needs are identified and effectively addressed. Perform as much of the equipment buying and/or subcontracting functions associated with assigned projects as project-specific conditions allow. · Ensure problems are identified on a timely basis and appropriate corrective action plans are developed to allow resolution; participate in resolving disputes, claims and performance issues. · Participate in pre-bid and bid clarification/award meetings. Approve major purchase/award recommendations. Provide needed cost tracking, control and management activities associated with assigned projects. · Ensure effective and timely status of assigned projects, to include representing the procurement function in project team meetings. · Ensure audit ability of procurement files. · Ensure adherence to project schedule requirements. SECONDARY DUTIES: · Provide general oversight of all project procurement, subcontracting and materials activities. Represent the procurement function in scheduled and planned meetings with local community members. · Ensure deliverable quality level meets both internal and external customer requirements and expectations. · Be primary interface with peers and others appropriate, so as to provide and receive information that will allow all to perform more effectively. · Establish team work priorities and work with peers and others as necessary when conflicting priorities are identified to resolve issues. · Ensure appropriate project filing and record retention procedures are implemented and maintained. · Lead effort to conduct project post mortems, to include transfer of lessons learned to peers and others, as appropriate. · Ensure appropriate approval cycles are maintained. Travel Up to 25% Job Type Job Requirements DESIRED CAPABILITIES and SKILLS: · Needs to be a self-starter. Understands the procurement and project execution processes needed to successfully deliver required project results. · Ability to function as a Purchasing Agent and/or Subcontract Administrator. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. · Effective communication and presentation skills. · Demonstrated ability to define customer needs, understand who the customers are and build effective relationships with them. · Ability to handle problems effectively and make appropriate trade-offs that lead to sound decisions. · Ability to leverage organizational resources to accomplish goals. · Coaching skills that permit increasing the abilities of individuals and teams to perform effectively. · Must be willing to make tough decisions. Computer literate Effective negotiator |
Houston, TX, US,
77002
7 November 2024