Manager of Direct Procurement

Date: Aug 31, 2024

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85027

Company: Centuri Group, Inc. (S4)

Description:

Starting at: $85,000.00

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Centuri Groupis a strategic infrastructure services company withover 110 yearsof history and a bright future. Through our seven primary operating companies- Canyon, Linetec, National, Neuco, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we partner with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Guided by our values and unwavering commitment to serve as long term partners to customers and communities, Centuri’s more than 12,000 employees enable our customers to deliver electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. We also know thatsustainability and inclusivity are core to our success, and are committed to delivering on both.

As the Manager of Direct Procurement, you will manage various sourcing and market engagement projects related to direct materials and services, with a focus on fleet and heavy equipment procurement. You will work to reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, and manage key vendor relationships across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Determine, propose and drive cost-reduction and supplier optimization opportunities based upon dynamic evaluation of company-spend (equipment, materials, subcontractors, commodities, etc.)

• Lead procurement efforts related to fleet and heavy equipment, ensuring alignment with company needs and industry best practices.

• Create and manage RFP’s / RFQ’s, particularly for heavy equipment and fleet-related purchases

• Provide structure for departmental cost savings and cost/risk avoidance initiatives

• Oversee complex strategic sourcing projects with significant stakeholder interface, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Negotiate structured supplier agreements and contracts to secure optimal terms.

• Managing key vendor relationships

• Solicit and analyze vendor proposals for varied and occasionally complex materials and services

• Determining vendor selection in the context of a team environment, leading formal business reviews with key suppliers

• Travel occasionally between offices nationwide as needed

• Other duties as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline

• 5+ years’ experience in a direct supply chain, sourcing and/or procurement role; experience focusing on fleet and heavy equipment procurement preferred

• 2+ years’ experience establishing and growing supply chain vendor relationships

• Willingness to collaborate across different functions

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401K w/ Company Match

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays

• Potential Bonus Opportunities

• Career Development Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment

• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice

• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing

• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens

• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify

• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we 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!

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