Purchasing Manager jobs at Lennar

About Us: Steves & Sons, a 159-year-old family-owned door manufacturer, seeks a skilled Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement of materials and services for our company. We're looking for a strategic thinker with a proven background in purchasing and supply chain management. Job Summary: We're seeking a Purchasing Manager to develop and implement purchasing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure the timely delivery of materials. This role requires a strong technical background, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with our teams. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and implement purchasing strategies and processes - Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers - Conduct market research to identify new suppliers and materials - Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective purchasing strategies - Oversee the purchasing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies - Monitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery of materials - Develop and maintain purchasing metrics and reports Leadership Qualities: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Data-driven approach to decision-making - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field - Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or similar role - Solid understanding of purchasing principles and practices - Experience with purchasing software and systems (e.g., ERP, procurement platforms) - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities What We Offer: - Opportunity to lead purchasing efforts for a dynamic company - Collaborative and customer-centric work environment - Professional growth and development opportunities - Competitive compensation and benefits package Compensation/Benefits: - Competitive Annual Salary - Year-End Bonuses - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 401(k) with employer match - PTO How to Apply: If you're a skilled Purchasing Manager with a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier management, please submit your resume.

What's the job? The Manager, Indirect Central Purchasing manages the North American purchasing strategy for specific central services (Marketing and Finance) that fall within the scope of the Indirect Purchasing team supporting corporate business functions. In this capacity, the Manager is responsible for all aspects of category management for these strategic, indirect, and complex purchase categories across all business units in North America. This position engages with stakeholder teams at leadership levels to drive the purchasing activities for the benefit of the organization. Additionally, as this role is part of a Regional Purchasing team, the Category Manager will work in sync with the Global Purchasing team in France. A key challenge for this role is to act as a conduit, converting Saint-Gobain macro strategies into actions and projects. The Manager also provides support and guidance for local purchasing teams dedicated to the North American Business Units. What will you do? Essential Functions Establish and lead cross-functional teams to develop, advocate, and implement best-in-class purchasing category strategies to achieve short and long-term objectives, working closely with related internal departments (eg. Legal, Privacy, IT& Security) to ensure success. effectively communicate applicable industry information to relevant stakeholders and leadership. Advocate for changes in process after identifying Market best practices. Strategize, lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract negotiations, and supplier selection to optimize the value proposition and drive savings associated with the assigned categories of indirect spend for North American businesses utilizing the digital purchasing e-Tools provided by Saint-Gobain. Maintain a robust contract management process with SLA tracking, periodic Executive meetings or through any other necessary Develop, maintain, and validate KPL reports to track program performance and ensure regular, consistent stakeholder Engagement for each assigned category; collect and manage data from external (suppliers) resources as well as other industry benchmarks and internal purchasing resources. Engage with stakeh.-Ider leadership to partner in supplier meetings to ensure service level tracking, compliance, and opportunities for improvements/incremental cost savings. Prepare and publish progress and periodic reports to management. Organize and lead periodic reviews for the Marketing and Finance categories related to Purchasing strategy, preferred suppliers, and performance against key indicators supporting central stakeholder community comprised of central services directors and VPs. Provide multi-modal communication to all levels of Central stakeholders and global Purchasing leaders Other Duties Align newly acquisitioned businesses into the CertainTeed/Saint-Gobain Purchasing function and deploy synergies within the preferred vendor network aimed at reducing cost or improving service. Periodic review of supplier catalogs available in Saint-Gobain's buying platform, Agora, to assess the ever-evolving needs of employees in need of a streamlined, non-Purchasing led purchase process and collaboration with the Senior Manager, Indirect Central Purchasing to improve the program What do you bring? Bachelor's Degree in purchasing, logistics, business, or similar Required Masters Degree in Purchasing, Project Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or similar is preferred 5-7 years of experience in relevant experience in a manufacturing company/environment 5+ years' experience in purchasing, sourcing, and procurement with a focus on indirect goods and services What are our perks? Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. Health and Well-being - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options LiveWell Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want Commuter Benefits Group Legal Identity Theft Protection Auto and Home Insurance Pet Insurance and Discounts Back-up Child and Elder Care PerkSpot Employee Discount Program Volunteer Day At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home . Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

James Hardie Building Products James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure . This position is based at our offices in downtown Chicago. An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided. Job Summary The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions, powder coating, castings, fabricated metals, and other products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You'll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth-both for the business and for your career. Essential Functions Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions. Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity. Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities. Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback. Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives. Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials. Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance. Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets. Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency. Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred. Minimum of 5-7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items. Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers. Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures. Demonstrated strong project management skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus). Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE. Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment. Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings. Performance Milestones First 90 Days: Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders Align on immediate cost and improvement goals First 6 Months: Deliver a 12-month category strategy Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs First Year: Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie. James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie , TimberTech , AZEK Exteriors, Versatex , fermacell , and StruXure . With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we're united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All ™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit ******************** Following The AZEK Company's acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates. Join us in shaping the future of our business!

: Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence. In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions-Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil. At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products. We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites. Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear-to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets. We have an excellent opportunity within our Procurement department at our Medley, Florida facility. This wage position will be assigned to the Sr. Procurement Manager and drive the following requirements and responsibilities: Primary Job Responsibilities/Tasks: As a “working manager” coordinate the daily direction of the team and prioritize weekly tasks, including requisitions from operations, their approval and ensure timely responsiveness. Delegate and lead RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluations to enhance Titan ‘s procurement strategy. Serve as operational liaison with aggregates & cement stakeholders on all projects related to capex, and/or outages ensuring bids tracking, communications, supplier involvement and execution Manage vendor selection, pricing analysis, and long-term contract negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials. Track backlog and overdue deliveries, ensuring compliance with supplier agreements and coordinate delivery schedules especially on outage or high priority projects Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, and Advanced Excel techniques to provide data-driven insights Partner with finance teams to forecast procurement budgets, track savings, and enhance financial performance. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management. Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to manage inventory levels efficiently. Stay updated on relevant regulations and ensure procurement activities comply with legal and compliance requirements. Leverage Avetta platform to manage supplier safety, insurance and business risk Provide analytics and reports with operational and management KPI's as needed. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with supplier selection and contracts on key projects serving as a liaison to the procurement and operations team in ensuring project delivery and milestone monitoring Required skills and qualifications: Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Related field OR Associate's degree + 8 years of Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Related field OR Strong proficiency in an ERP based environment), and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Experience with supplier negotiations, and contract management. Proficient with all commonly used computer software, required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale supply chain transformation projects. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and make strategic decisions under pressure. Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and EAM systems, preferred. Effective communication and people skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting *********************

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants. Responsibilities Prepares purchase requests for quotation by approved suppliers on the vendor list. Defines & manages list of suppliers within the vendor management system. Sources vendors/suppliers for materials and subcontract needs. Analyzes/assesses and negotiates offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification. Analyzes proposals received from vendors for alignment to technical requirements and affordability. Prepares a summary of final recommendation to be communicated with the requesting business unit. Reviews terms & conditions of contracts in coordination with legal & contract management team. Manages the relationship with suppliers in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements. Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer. Participates in vendor qualification. Supports the procurement manager in complex negotiations. Assists the procurement manager with the preparation of procurement plans. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree 6 years of supply chain experience Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Style Crest has a 50+-year tradition of growth and innovation in the building products industry. The organization has a commitment to the manufactured housing industry and the residential exterior cladding market with an extensive product offering and a dedicated service platform that customers count on to support the success of their businesses. At Style Crest, we take pride in delivering quality products, exceptional service, and a supply chain our customers can depend on. We are looking for a Replenishment Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. This position will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and services to ensure the company can meet its inventory objectives by constantly monitoring on hand inventories and replenishing warehouse(s) to meet potential sales and ensure the company can achieve the company's goal for inventory Days on Hand without sacrificing OTIF goals. This position will also make inventory buying decisions that minimize total cost to the company, include monitoring quality issues, pricing, and sales trends. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Maintains open and regular communication with the company's vendors and distribution points to stay abreast of all issues that might affect supply and costs of supply. Monitors inventory requirements by location on a set scheduled frequency to ensure inventory will meet company goals for OTIF, including intercompany transfers and new vendor orders. Makes decisions on inventory buys and transfer orders within department guidelines. Places and confirms orders to meet company OTIF (on time in full) and DOH (days on hand) goals. Monitors deliveries to assure they are meeting expectations and reports to management all variances. Communicates issues that would affect inventory cost, availability, service and quality as soon as the challenge surfaces. Maintains excel spreadsheets to track metrics as assigned. Meets with management and vendors as required ensuring all parties are aligned. Works with vendors and warehouse to expedite orders as required. Works with our vendors and warehouses to resolve inventory discrepancies and to address quality, damage, availability, or delivery issues. Works with our vendors and accounting to manage invoice variances and credits. Identifies and follow-ups on out-of-stock or over stock items. Assists in physical inventories including on premise counts and reconciliation. Communicates product or supplier concerns and opportunities to Director of Purchasing. Assists the Purchasing team with other assignments and projects and acts as a backup to other team members. Represents Purchasing team in cross-departmental teams as requested. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management or other related business field and/or at least 5 years of experience in purchasing and replenishment. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Excellent ability to interface with vendors. Prior experience working with forecasting and replenishment models Good understanding of purchasing cost, including discounts, freight, warehousing, quality, etc. Demonstrated success interfacing with vendors with the ability to manipulate vendor delivery schedules accurately and in a timely fashion. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution. Ability to maintain composure and reason in a fast pace changing work environment. A detail oriented and organized person with strong analytical skills. Strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge and skill. Experience with P21 (Epicor) a plus. Can manage multiple projects at the same time with timely follow up. A reliable and dependable person with a high work ethic. A person who holds themselves accountable for responsibilities. A quick learner, who follows directions, asks questions and is a good listener. Positive attitude even in stressful situations. To learn more about our company please visit us at: ****************************** We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The Lane Construction Corporation is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For nearly 130 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's vast network of roads, highways, and bridges, including the Interstate Highway System. Lane also specializes in tunnels, metro and railway systems, as well as airports and water and wastewater treatment plants Description: Prepares RFX's for a business unit to submit to vendors for proposals. Participates in vendor qualification. Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer. Coordinates with other buyers within assigned business unit to ensure consistent implementation of the set strategy. Analyzes proposals received from vendors for alignment to technical requirements and affordability. Supports the procurement manager in complex negotiations. Assists the procurement manager with the preparation of procurement plans. Manages vendor relationships in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements and so Lane is perceived as the partner of choice. Performs internal and external benchmark analysis on goods and services and market intelligence on the supply base. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 6 years of supply chain experience

About Us Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects. The Role We Want You For This position serves as the overall Project Leader for the jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities range from project set up, project buy out, contract execution and compliance, material procurement, progress tracking, material invoice approval, responsible for project sequencing and scheduling, maintaining and updating schedules, coordination and communication with General Contractor, change order distribution/tracking, coordination with Estimators, cost report job forecasting, overall project fiscal responsibility. The Specifics of the Role Serve as primary contact to customers on projects. Establish and maintain schedules with regard to both drawings and delivery. Work with suppliers to ensure that internal schedule is consistent with job schedule and manage schedule changes internally. Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing. Coordinate with subcontractors. Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability. Identify opportunities for change orders and establish cost where applicable. Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract. Review purchase orders and specifications on new jobs to ensure the scope of work is consistent with the estimate. Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize cost impact of potential back charges. Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality. Coordination with GC/Owner. Mentoring Project Coordinator's. Requirements 5+ years of experience. Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended. Knowledge of construction principles/practices required. Problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals. Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must. Good understanding of critical path scheduling. Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency. Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment. Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings. Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications. Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Estimating software and ACC Build. Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem. Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc. Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs. Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems. Knows and projects costs to complete accurately. Proactively adjusts budgets and develops solutions to maximize profits. Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others. Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization. Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus. Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects. Inspires and stimulates the best efforts of subordinates in the accomplishment of identified goals. Some Things You Should Know Our clients and projects are nationwide - Travel will be required. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. The pace is fast! This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing. Why Clayco? 2025 Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2025 ENR Midwest - Midwest Contractor (#1). 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms - Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors - Green Contractor (Top 3). 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3). Benefits Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more! Compensation The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Company VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field. Project Overview The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project - the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. The Senior Subcontract Manager (Procurement/Contracts Manager) will be responsible for the management of the commercial, administration and contractual aspects of the Designer JV. Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here! The Position The Subcontract / Procurement Manager ensures that all procurement and subcontracting activities follow the project's established Procurement & Contract Management Procedure, guaranteeing: Full compliance with DBE, Buy America, and CTA requirements Accurate and complete documentation for all procurement packages Clear traceability of actions, approvals, and records in project systems Consistent coordination across technical and commercial teams Timely progression of each package through all phases: planning, solicitation, evaluation, approval, subcontract award, and close-out. This role is process-driven, documentation-focused, and requires strong coordination across multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities: Procurement Process Management & Compliance Lead, track, and control all steps in the project procurement workflow. Maintain the Procurement Plan and Buyout List with Project Controls and the DBE/Diversity team. Ensure compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements throughout the procurement cycle, including outreach, tracking logs, NAICS code alignment, and Good-Faith-Effort documentation. Verify that all steps, documents, and approvals are correctly uploaded, named, and stored in SharePoint (or similar document-control platforms). Package Coordination with Engineering & Project Controls Coordinate the release of technical bid packages prepared by the Engineering team. Ensure all procurement documents (solicitation letters, scope packages, evaluation sheets) meet project procedural and compliance standards. Organize and lead coordination meetings with Engineering, Project Controls, the Diversity/DBE team, and Commercial. Bid Management & Evaluation Ensure bids are received, logged, and organized in the designated vendor folders. Prepare or review commercial comparison sheets and evaluation documentation. Confirm DBE outreach completion and Buy America compliance prior to approvals. Approval Workflow Administration Manage internal approval workflows according to project thresholds. Coordinate with relevant reviewers to avoid bottlenecks and maintain timelines. Ensure full traceability of comments, revisions, and validation steps. Subcontract Drafting Support Work with the Contract Administrator to prepare subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and service contracts. Ensure alignment across scope, price, DBE commitments, insurance, and mandatory flow-down requirements. Subcontract Change Management Support processing of subcontractor change requests (PCOs/CORs). Maintain logs, evaluations, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Engineering, Project Controls, and Commercial to validate changes. Procurement Close-Out Ensure all records, approvals, correspondence, and compliance documents are archived correctly. Coordinate final reconciliation of packages with Project Controls and Commercial. Qualifications: Required 5+ years' experience in procurement, subcontract management, or contract administration for construction/infrastructure projects. Familiar with Design-Build delivery and major transportation/public works projects. Skilled in structured procurement workflows and handling high-volume documentation. Knowledge of federally funded project requirements. Experience working with major infrastructure contractors. Strong organizational and coordination skills across diverse stakeholders. Attention to detail in documentation, accuracy, and traceability. Proficient in document-management and procurement systems (SharePoint, Procore, SmartBid, CMiC). Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Construction, DBE teams, and Project Controls. Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects Proactive follow-up and ability to keep processes moving. Clear written and verbal communication. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment requiring precision and compliance. Fluent in English with professional proficiency Valid Driver's License Preferred Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Law, or related field. Bilingual (English/Spanish) beneficial due to subcontractor interface. Salary Range $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 Work Environment: Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 25lbs Walking and standing while in-office or on-site Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Vacation Leave Sick Leave 11 Paid Holidays Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Commuter Benefits Program Parental Leave Term Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Professional Development & Training Health and Wellness Spending Account VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters

BUILD YOUR CAREER. At DeSilva Gates Construction, we are dedicated to fostering your career growth by offering mentorship from industry-leading professionals. Our team excels in delivering heavy civil construction projects with integrity, professionalism, and a passion for excellence, all while bringing our clients' visions to life. Join us and take the next step in your career with a company that values development and success. We are looking for a dedicated Contracts Manager to join our team in Dublin, CA. Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Team Leadership & Process Management Managing a Team of Administrative Assistants for both estimating and contract responsibilities. Champion processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Full understanding of electronic bidding platforms and cross training others on the Team. Contracts & Subcontract Administration Prepare and process subcontract agreements, purchase orders and hauler agreements. Compare and execute subcontracts, including coordination and participation in subcontract negotiations. Help manage subcontract execution process, including internal coordination and governance, processing in project contract management system, and subcontractor communication. Understand contractual requirements of project documents for both prime contract and subcontract administration. Coordinate legal review and governance in accordance with project and JV partner business requirements. Bidding & Estimating Support Prepare and process bid documents including prequalification requests, bid bonds and general proposal requirements. Assist Estimating team and Estimators with bid closings and other tasks as needed. Order insurance for new and existing projects. File preliminary notices for projects. Prepare letters as needed (including but not limited to; Union Letters, Bid Proposal Letters, Notice of Intent Letters). Compliance & Document Control Oversee the Good Faith Effort (GFE) process, including posting ads for minority hiring requirements, sending solicitations, making phone calls, sending emails/faxes and assembling submittal packages for agency submission. QC/review project documents and procedures to ensure alignment with prime contract and city code requirements. Qualifications 10 years' construction industry experience managing contract administration or similar role. Bachelor's degree in related field of study. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with internal and external personnel of all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Acrobat Adobe. Who Are We Looking For? Proven leadership abilities with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills. Able to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic, high-volume environment. Active listener with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Additional Requirements Required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Benefits Total compensation package includes the following: Mentorship and Development by Experienced Professionals Competitive salary Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Competitive premiums with participation in yearly wellness program) Profit sharing Insurance- life and disability Paid time off and paid holidays 401k plan Financial planning assistance DeSilva Gates Construction, founded in 1932 by Oliver de Silva, is an award-winning general engineering contractor specializing in heavy civil construction, grading, paving, and construction management. With a tradition of Service, we prioritize safety, respect, and achieving superior results. Success is driven by strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration, all within a client-focused, family-oriented environment based on honesty, transparency, and accountability. We seek self-motivated, ethical professionals who thrive independently and in teams, taking responsibility for their work while building strong relationships. We have an extensive portfolio of public and private projects that will provide you with the opportunity to challenge and grow in your career. DeSilva Gates Construction is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. For more information about DeSilva Gates Construction please visit our web site at *********************

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today's world. At Smiths Group plc, we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and are proud to be a company with values grounded in integrity, respect, ownership, customer focus, and passion. Job Description As Materials Planning/Procurement Manager at Smiths Detection Americas, you will oversee the procurement execution processes and lead a team of buyers to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective supply. You will collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement the materials planning strategy to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules, enhance customer service, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive cost savings. Key responsibilities and accountabilities: Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals focused on MRP execution, tactical procurement, inventory management and customer service. Ensure effective execution of purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery tracking to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Sales Plan while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Oversee the use of ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate materials planning parameters and procurement master data. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align materials planning/procurement activities with production and project timelines. Monitor supplier delivery performance, resolve delivery or quality issues, and foster continuous improvement. Implement inventory optimization strategies (e.g., safety stock modeling, reorder point adjustments, ABC classification). Drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and responsiveness. Support strategic sourcing initiatives by providing data, insights, and operational expertise. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; 5 additional years of work experience in relevant field may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree; Master's degree and/or Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus. Experience: 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role is essential. 3+ years of experience in Materials Planning/Procurement is essential. 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain is desirable. Experience in a high-value, low-volume and large number of SKU's business environment is desirable Technical Knowledge skills/other attributes: Previous leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate others is essential. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex supply chains. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders and supplier partners at all levels is essential. Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement is essential. Demonstrated experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferable) and Microsoft Excel is essential. Strong knowledge of procurement systems, tools, and best practices. US Citizen preferred; ability to pass a background check and security vetting required SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law. Additional Information We offer… Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. The compensation for this position ranges from $82,140.00 - $191,660.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail *************** or call toll-free ************. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals. We Offer You! * Competitive Salary * Bonus Potential * 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years * 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP * Medical, Dental & Vision Plans * Employer paid disability plans and life insurance * Paid Time Off & Holidays * Various Work Schedules * Tuition support for degree and continuous education * Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position? * Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization * Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment * Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment * Opportunity for advancement What Success Looks Like: * Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives. * Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities. * Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization. * Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. * Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs. * Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks. * Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities. * Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments. * Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability. * Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements. * Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category. * Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment * Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. * Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers. * Strong data analytic capabilities * Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence. Your Credentials: * 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field * CSCP or CPSM certification preferred. * Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) * ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred. The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. #LI-MB1

Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals. We Offer You! * Competitive Salary * Bonus Potential * 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years * 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP * Medical, Dental & Vision Plans * Employer paid disability plans and life insurance * Paid Time Off & Holidays * Various Work Schedules * Tuition support for degree and continuous education * Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position? * Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization * Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment * Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment * Opportunity for advancement What Success Looks Like: * Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives. * Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities. * Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization. * Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. * Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs. * Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks. * Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities. * Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments. * Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability. * Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements. * Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category. * Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment * Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. * Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers. * Strong data analytic capabilities * Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence. Your Credentials: * 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field * CSCP or CPSM certification preferred. * Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) * ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred. The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. #LI-MB1

Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals. We Offer You! * Competitive Salary * Bonus Potential * 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years * 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP * Medical, Dental & Vision Plans * Employer paid disability plans and life insurance * Paid Time Off & Holidays * Various Work Schedules * Tuition support for degree and continuous education * Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position? * Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization * Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment * Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment * Opportunity for advancement What Success Looks Like: * Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives. * Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities. * Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization. * Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. * Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs. * Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks. * Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities. * Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments. * Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability. * Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements. * Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category. * Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment * Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. * Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers. * Strong data analytic capabilities * Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence. Your Credentials: * 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field * CSCP or CPSM certification preferred. * Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) * ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred. The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. #LI-MB1

Director of Purchasing Department: Procurement Reports To: President Status: Full Time, Exempt/Salaried The Director of Purchasing at GrayWolf is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement operations across industrial construction projects. This includes sourcing commodities, subcontractor services, and capital goods within the concrete, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical procurement knowledge, robust vendor and subcontractor management skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team while driving process improvement and systems integration initiatives. This role is essential in helping GrayWolf execute projects with precision and efficiency while managing risk, optimizing value, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead and manage the company's procurement strategy, aligning purchasing activities with project requirements, budgets, and schedules. Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency. Drive procurement process improvements and support the ongoing Oracle ERP system implementation. Provide direction to purchasing managers and agents; evaluate performance and support team development. Procurement Execution & Oversight Oversee end-to-end procurement for industrial construction projects, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase execution. Support complex procurement of subcontractor services, including scope evaluation, technical analysis, and terms and conditions. Ensure compliance with company financial, legal, and quality assurance requirements. Interface regularly with SVPs, Project Management, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on key priorities and project milestones. Vendor Management & Market Intelligence Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors across relevant trades. Identify and qualify new vendors; evaluate vendor performance, pricing trends, capacity, and reliability. Provide real-time market intelligence and pricing forecasts to internal stakeholders for budgeting and estimating. Support ongoing cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across procurement categories. Team & Process Development Foster a self-starting, change-driven, and collaborative team culture. Lead the procurement team in executing against project needs while continuously improving systems and processes. Provide guidance on conflict resolution, procurement escalations, and high-value contract negotiations. Qualifications Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience in the industrial construction sector including technical buying of services (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, concrete, etc.). Proven success managing end-to-end procurement processes and teams. Experience negotiating complex contracts and service agreements. Deep understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, material logistics, and contract law. Experience working in environments with compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, LEED). Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field. Nice to Have: Existing relationships with GrayWolf's vendor/supplier base. Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems. Software & Systems Proficiency Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems Bluebeam PDF, procurement tracking platforms, and scheduling software Work Environment & Travel Typical office environment with occasional travel to vendor sites, job locations, or other GrayWolf offices. Will require occasional extended hours during peak project periods. Valid driver's license and acceptable insurance required.

Job Description Director of Purchasing Department: Procurement Reports To: President Status: Full Time, Exempt/Salaried The Director of Purchasing at GrayWolf is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of procurement operations across industrial construction projects. This includes sourcing commodities, subcontractor services, and capital goods within the concrete, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical procurement knowledge, robust vendor and subcontractor management skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team while driving process improvement and systems integration initiatives. This role is essential in helping GrayWolf execute projects with precision and efficiency while managing risk, optimizing value, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead and manage the company's procurement strategy, aligning purchasing activities with project requirements, budgets, and schedules. Develop and implement standardized policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency. Drive procurement process improvements and support the ongoing Oracle ERP system implementation. Provide direction to purchasing managers and agents; evaluate performance and support team development. Procurement Execution & Oversight Oversee end-to-end procurement for industrial construction projects, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and purchase execution. Support complex procurement of subcontractor services, including scope evaluation, technical analysis, and terms and conditions. Ensure compliance with company financial, legal, and quality assurance requirements. Interface regularly with SVPs, Project Management, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on key priorities and project milestones. Vendor Management & Market Intelligence Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors across relevant trades. Identify and qualify new vendors; evaluate vendor performance, pricing trends, capacity, and reliability. Provide real-time market intelligence and pricing forecasts to internal stakeholders for budgeting and estimating. Support ongoing cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across procurement categories. Team & Process Development Foster a self-starting, change-driven, and collaborative team culture. Lead the procurement team in executing against project needs while continuously improving systems and processes. Provide guidance on conflict resolution, procurement escalations, and high-value contract negotiations. Qualifications Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive procurement experience in the industrial construction sector including technical buying of services (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, E&I, concrete, etc.). Proven success managing end-to-end procurement processes and teams. Experience negotiating complex contracts and service agreements. Deep understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, material logistics, and contract law. Experience working in environments with compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, LEED). Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or related field. Nice to Have: Existing relationships with GrayWolf's vendor/supplier base. Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems. Software & Systems Proficiency Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems Bluebeam PDF, procurement tracking platforms, and scheduling software Work Environment & Travel Typical office environment with occasional travel to vendor sites, job locations, or other GrayWolf offices. Will require occasional extended hours during peak project periods. Valid driver's license and acceptable insurance required.

Director of Purchasing Department: Procurement Reports To: President Status: Full Time, Exempt/Salaried

Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals. We Offer You! * Competitive Salary * Bonus Potential * 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years * 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP * Medical, Dental & Vision Plans * Employer paid disability plans and life insurance * Paid Time Off & Holidays * Various Work Schedules * Tuition support for degree and continuous education * Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position? * Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization * Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment * Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment * Opportunity for advancement What Success Looks Like: * Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives. * Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities. * Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization. * Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness. * Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs. * Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks. * Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities. * Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments. * Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability. * Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements. * Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category. * Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment * Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience * Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical. * Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers. * Strong data analytic capabilities * Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence. Your Credentials: * 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role * Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field * CSCP or CPSM certification preferred. * Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) * ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred. The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. #LI-MB1

Job Posting Start Date 11-04-2025 Job Posting End Date 01-31-2026Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Production & Materials planning Manager located in Orangeburg, SC. Reporting to the Director of Materials the Production & Materials planning Manager coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. What a typical day looks like: Develop and manage production forecast based on master plan, timelines, material needs in order to define production requirements based on plant capacity, which are aligned with company goals. Adjust plans as necessary to accommodate changes in demand, communicating updates to all relevant parties and ensure material supplies able to meet the changes Produces revenue investigation and annual operating (AOP) plan and other forecast reports. Conducts special studies, investigations relating to the introduction of new products or processes to effect cost reduction and gives in improvements. Reporting on the production status and any production issues to upper management Liaise with operation team to resolved daily production line disruption and productivity issues. In charge of the development and implementation of the company's production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning/Coordination, Shop Scheduling, and Dispatching. Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions for customer programs. Utilizes models for defining material planning parameters for components. Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements. Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, hold up performance and process procedures. Interfaces with customers to ensure delivery dedications are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management. Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory. Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan. Travel as necessary. The experience we're looking to add to our team: Typically requires 10+ years of progressive responsibility in production control and planning or related area, including supervision. Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professionals journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. An America Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certificate is preferred. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities and have serious impact on profitability. Impacts the medium-term (semi-annual/annual) direction and financial or operational success of the function. Creates functional processes or technologies. Executes and provides input to functional strategic plans and objectives for site. Has experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives. Defines/ determines and approves functional methods, standards, policies and procedures. Decisions affect the region and/or company-wide. Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site. Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, and mentoring and/or organization development. BO18 What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRelocation: Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).