Supply Chain Manager - Power Generation

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Senior

Lenexa, KS

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Supply Chain Manager at Kiewit Corp plays a pivotal role in the procurement and administration activities for various projects. This position is designed for a senior-level professional who will provide negotiation, training, and high-risk/legal-related support. The Supply Chain Manager will interface with various stakeholders, including Project Procurement Managers, Procurement Agents, Project Managers, Legal Counsel, and the Director of Procurement, to address escalated issues. As a subject matter expert in procurement, the manager will focus on Prime and sub-level terms and conditions, acting as a liaison to the legal department while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of multiple projects across the United States. In this role, the Supply Chain Manager will support procurement by identifying mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for vendor contract templates. They will also review project contract templates to ensure compliance with project requirements and assist in developing company-wide procurement templates. Training on negotiation, contracts, and terms and conditions will be provided as needed, along with support in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects. The manager will serve as the initial legal review for project teams and will work closely with project attorneys to negotiate and resolve commercial issues, ensuring contracts are executed efficiently. The position requires the development and maintenance of vendor relationships, managing supplier-specific vendor template negotiations, and supporting procurement staff meetings. The Supply Chain Manager will also interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers, and internal procurement departments to ensure smooth operations and effective communication. This role is essential for driving the success of Kiewit Supply Network as it continues to grow and expand its services in the construction and engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement with identification of mandatory and recommended prime contract flow-down clauses for vendor contract templates.
• Review project contract templates for adherence to project requirements.
• Assist in the development of company-wide procurement templates.
• Provide as-needed training on negotiation, contracts, and terms and conditions.
• Assist in negotiating high-risk contracts for various projects.
• Provide negotiation support to project teams and operate as initial legal review.
• Serve as a liaison between the procurement team and project attorney(s) to negotiate and resolve commercial issues.
• Resolve escalated, complex, or disputed contract issues.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and manage supplier-specific vendor template negotiations.
• Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
• Interface with business, legal, risk, tax, suppliers, and internal procurement departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or equivalent degree or military/education experience combination.
• 10+ years of experience in Engineering, Construction or equivalent work/field.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.
• Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred.
• 8+ years negotiation experience.
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, effective time management skills, and excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for periods of less than a week.

Nice-to-haves

• Legal training or transactional/commercial management experience of 5+ years preferred.
• Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution preferred.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.