Our client is seeking a Sr. Purchasing/Subcontracts Manager to support their Texas Business Unit. This role will be based in Houston, TX (with responsibility for other Texas markets) and will oversee all purchasing activities while cultivating and maintaining subcontractor relationships across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall oversight of all purchasing activities within the Texas Business Unit
Identify and monitor deviations from established SOPs and implement corrective actions as needed
Develop and manage the departmental purchasing budget, allocating resources to various projects
Assist with resource and workload allocation to ensure timely procurement deliverables
Coordinate with project operations teams to align purchasing requirements and trade contract flow-downs
Serve as signing authority on contracts, waivers, recommendation-to-award documents, and related procurement paperwork
Manage multiple purchasing teams, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to policies
Develop and execute trade partner risk-mitigation strategies by collaborating with operations, risk management, and leadership teams
Partner with Support Operations and Preconstruction departments to integrate their deliverables into the purchasing process
Maintain subcontractor relationship management across one or more business units; escalate and resolve issues in conjunction with the appropriate BU leadership
Represent Purchasing at industry events and within the Diverse-Owned Small Business vendor community on behalf of the client
Ensure all team members receive training on company policies, procedures, and best practices
Contribute to long-term strategic planning and develop contingency plans that account for global and regional market conditions
Lead career development and coaching efforts for purchasing team members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
Interpret and communicate organizational strategy to ensure the team understands their role in achieving overarching business goals
Experience & Education Requirements:
Minimum 12 years of experience managing purchasing/procurement activities for construction trade contractors required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred
Proven track record of successfully negotiating and administering trade contracts in a construction environment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams and leverage individual strengths to achieve common objectives
In-depth understanding of design responsibilities and how they flow down to trade contracts
Familiarity with various owner contract types and their respective procurement requirements
Knowledge of risk management practices, including performance & payment bonds and builders' risk insurance
Experience working with Diverse-Owned Small Businesses (DOSB), including market capacity and strategic engagement
Ability to apply material and equipment status tracking to facilitate early or direct procurement decisions
Proficiency in using cash flow and workforce projections during the bid process to assess subcontractor qualifications
Experience preparing teams for Project Health Assessments (PHAs) and guiding them through corrective actions
Strong client-service orientation, with the ability to anticipate and fulfill stakeholder needs
Proven ability to collect and apply lessons learned to continuously improve processes
Familiarity with local union jurisdictional requirements (if applicable) and the ability to ensure compliance throughout the purchasing process
If you have a proven background in construction procurement, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset for risk mitigation, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience.
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