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Would you like to purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost for Kiewit Supply Network? What about negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives? 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.

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; industrial; 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.  

This position will be based in one of our area offices or at one of our project sites across the U.S. Possible initial assignment locations include Lenexa, KS; Lone Tree, CO; Houston, TX; Westlake, TX; Woodcliff Lake, NJ; Peachtree, GA; Aiken, SC; Oak Ridge, TN or Federal Way, WA. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. 
One of the many things that makes our culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

  Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives
  Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings
  Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance and inventories
  Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier's reputation and history
  Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes 
  Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services

  Ability to travel and relocate as needed
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related degree preferred
  0-3 years' experience in an engineering and/or construction related role preferred
  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) 
  General knowledge of database utilization
  SAP Experience a plus
  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             #LI-IPLA