Senior Purchasing Manager

Clark Construction Company - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Senior

Sterling, VA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Senior Purchasing Manager for Clark Water plays a crucial role in negotiating and awarding subcontracts for large-scale transit facility construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that subcontract agreements meet project goals and contractual obligations, while also managing relationships with subcontractors and leading a team in the purchasing process.

Responsibilities

• Drive the process for timely award and execution of subcontracts for large scale civil and facility projects
• Ensure trade budget goals are met or exceeded through effective subcontract negotiation
• Incorporate contractual obligations to Project Owners into subcontracts
• Analyze and document subcontractor capabilities including past performance and financial strength
• Partner with the Regional Purchasing Director and Legal Department to negotiate subcontract terms
• Train and lead purchasing assistants and project teams on Clark's purchasing process
• Support new work acquisition by developing procurement plans and technical proposal responses
• Interface with Senior Management, Preconstruction Department, Project Teams, Risk Management, and Legal
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors
• Manage purchasing process on multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 12 to 15 years of relevant work experience
• Estimating and purchasing experience required
• Strong understanding of construction industry and subcontract agreements
• Ability to negotiate terms and contract amounts
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Understanding of local subcontractor community
• Familiarity with compliance issues
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence