Category Management Lead

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Category Management Lead to be responsible for all activities involved in direct procurement strategies for multiple projects. 

Who are we?  

As 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! 

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. 

Who are you? 

You 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.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane 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. 

• Provides Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical and commercial expertise and supports projects and operations in the direct procurement process
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with project teams and related stakeholders
• Implements the comprehensive plan for both technical and commercial aspects of the projects
• Drafts project specific Request for Quotations (RFQ) of Engineered to Order packages for equipment suppliers and/or manufacturers
• Ensures the prequalification of bidders
• Leads technical bid evaluations
• Prepares purchase recommendations and decisions up to a predetermined threshold(s)
• Drafts purchase order (PO) content prior to release to purchasing department; reviews PO prior to release to the supplier
• Manages the order life cycle from submittal approval process to shipment or assignment
• Monitors, reports, and acts proactively to ensure timely delivery of equipment; engages vendors in developing alternative options for management approval to address any delivery slippage
• Coordinates delivery activities and verifies major package receipts if purchase order is not assigned to a subcontractor
• Ensures that tasks/duties that are not included in the equipment purchase are assigned to the appropriate subcontractors or to the Gilbane field team
• Provides critical SME input to quarterly company market publication(s)
• Collaborates on the development and refinement of technical Supply Chain practices and tools for assigned product categories
• Executes objectives, to meet or exceed KPIs, while leading the team to reach productivity, quality, service, and safety goals
• Manages the Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution including coordination with Operations teams, Risk Management, and Leadership team
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 7-10 years of experience in engineering, subcontracting, sourcing, or supply chain
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge and understanding of contractual terms, conditions, and risk mitigation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
• Advanced oral communication, written communication, and people skills
• Ability to execute and collaborate on multiple varied projects at one time, with frequent changing priorities

Salary 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.

For (Insert State) this ranges from $110,000 - 150,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane 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.

Gilbane 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.

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