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Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Agent to be accountable for the purchasing process of a mega-project or multiple projects.\nWho are we?\nAs a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!\nWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nWho are you?\nYou are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.\nYour core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. \nWhat’s in it for you?\nGilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.\nResponsibilities\nManages multiple projects for the bid process from project kickoff to award including system set-up, bid package strategy, Project Manual creation, bid list management, draft, and review the bid package scope of work bid meetings, bid leveling, and recommendation to award\nManages multiple projects for the contract process including preparing and entering contracts and procurement change orders, expediting negotiation of contract terms, and ensuring contract compliance\nIdentifies and monitors current market conditions, Trade Contractors, trends, and costs\nIdentifies opportunities and assists in the creation of strategy for the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization through the preconstruction process\nDevelops relationships with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel; manages established relationships across multiple projects while supporting internal and external customers\nAssists with developing a Master Bid List including expanding local Trade Partner networks and identifying DOSB partners across all tiers\nRecommends direction and decisions regarding the award of contracts based upon any strategic needs of multiple projects or of the Business Unit (BU)\nProvides guidance and coaching to operations personnel regarding purchasing process including during project activities, while teaching GU coursework, and during local peer group/ESG engagements\nAssists in training of department personnel\nAssists in developing a departmental budget, manages the budget, and assigns projects to it\nAssists in developing long term strategic planning and contingency plans while taking global issues into account\nManages Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution by coordinating with the operations teams, risk management team, and executive leadership team\nEffectively manages all relationships and quickly isolates the elevation risks\nCoaches and mentors less experienced team members\nSupports a positive and inclusive work environment\nQualifications\nEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field\n8+ years of experience managing/purchasing/procuring work of construction Trade Contractors\nOr equivalent combination of education and experience\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES\nStrong negotiation and conflict resolution skills\nProficient in public speaking and ability to lead meetings with confidence\nKnowledge of construction law, contract, and risk management, and identifying the impacts of design responsibility on Trade Contracts\nKnowledge of insurance including the various delivery models\nAbility to drive risk mitigation plans by coordinating with risk management and knowledge of SDI, bonds, safety metrics, etc.\nKnowledge of the estimating process and the most efficient engagement of purchasing in the process\nKnowledge of incorporating DOSB strategy into the procurement process\nAbility to ensure effective procurement of VDC\nKnowledge of the value of material and equipment status tracking\nSalary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.\nFor Ohio this ranges from $94,900-$130,000 plus benefits and retirement program.\nGilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.\nGilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.\n Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. 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