Overview
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Traveling Procurement Manager to play a key role in delivering a large-scale mission critical project in Point Pleasant, WV. This position offers the opportunity to manage multifaceted procurement operations, collaborate with project leadership and field staff, and contribute to the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.
At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Under general direction, procures supplies, equipment, and services from vendors that best meet company requirements for cost, quality, schedule, and performance.
- Manages procurement processes and reviews for compliance with applicable procedures.
- Manages procurement activities for materials, equipment, subcontractors, professional services, construction services, and general services in support of company operations and projects.
- Prepares and oversees requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), bid evaluations, vendor selection, purchase awards, and contract execution.
- Negotiates favorable commercial terms, contract conditions, pricing, and risk allocation strategies while collaborating with internal stakeholders and Legal as required.
- Examines estimates, schedules, supplier capabilities, and delivery commitments to support project and operational objectives.
- Supports procurement processes and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to company procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.
- Requires thorough knowledge of procurement, purchasing policies, processes, and procedures.
- Responsible for the management and performance of subcontracted professional, construction, and general services providers.
- Schedules and expedites deliveries, resolves procurement issues, and follows through on payment and invoice reconciliation activities.
- Performs advanced and complex procurement, contracting, and supplier management activities requiring independent judgment and sound business acumen.
- Drives supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing initiatives, continuous process improvement, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Manages and directs procurement staff, if applicable.
- May provide guidance, training, and mentorship to procurement and contract administration personnel.
- Knowledge of contracting to address contract modifications requested by vendor.
- Requires thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
- Able to startup new projects including implementing all company and client requirements.
- Participates in negotiation with vendors.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, economics and 8+ years of relevant experience in a construction-related industry, performing procurement and materials management functions or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.
- Supervisory experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting supply chain and/or purchasing functions in a mission-critical environment.
Additional Information:
- This position is a traveling position based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $175,000 - $231,000 per year depending on experience and/or education, which includes a 25% per year uplift in base salary during the initial travel assignment in West Virginia. Additional incentives include a $3,500 per month living allowance, if eligible, and a 10% project completion bonus.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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