Supply Chain Specialist

Requisition ID:
177502

Job Level:
Entry Level

Home District/Group:
DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:
Supply Chain Management

Market:
Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:
Full Time

Position Overview
Would you like to estimate the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost for Kiewit Supply Network? Individuals with experience in an engineering and/or construction related role as well as basic procurement experience is desired but not required. We're looking for a team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives. Someone that is detail-oriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time will do well in this position.

District Overview
Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client's specifications and expectations.

Location
This role will work out of our Lenexa, KS Hub office.

Responsibilities

• Work with estimators and engineers to develop and issue RFP's for subcontracts, engineered equipment and permanent materials.
• Estimate the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost per specifications and drawings.
• Communicate with all bidders during the estimate phase to make sure we have coverage and competitive bids for all scopes.
• Communicate with estimators and engineers to verify the received quotes are accurate and meet our requirements.
• Maintain all correspondence and workflow in Kiewit's SharePoint project sites.
• Use internal and external software for solicitations and cost management.
• Research and evaluate bidders based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, lead-times and Kiewit history.
• Maintain vendor relationship to support all of our work.
• Learn our processes and procedures as they relate to all of our estimating and reporting.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or related degree preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in an estimating, procurement, engineering and/or construction related role preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)
• General knowledge of database utilization
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality and site purchasing preferred
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.