Procurement Manager - Construction

Empowering People to Build What Matters - That is our mission and our legacy. 

Our 100 years of building the communities in which we work and play started with one man and one dream. Today, F.A. Wilhelm Construction is a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, making a Positive Community Impact, operating with Safety Always, and embracing a Learn–Do–Share mentality. 

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader known for doing the right thing for our employees, partners, clients, and communities. We have built a strong reputation through steady growth, financial strength, and a collaborative culture where construction professionals turn complex ideas into innovative spaces where life happens. 

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Procurement Manager. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you! 

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite. No remote or hybrid options available.

Responsibilities 

The Procurement Manager oversees procurement strategy for multiple projects while providing leadership to procurement staff. This position partners closely with Operations, Preconstruction, and Executive Leadership to ensure procurement decisions support company goals, project success, and long-term vendor relationships.

• Lead procurement strategy across multiple projects
• Develop procurement plans supporting project schedules and budgets
• Manage subcontractor and supplier negotiations
• Oversee buyout processes and procurement execution
• Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage vendor performance and strategic supplier relationships
• Lead procurement process improvements
• Mentor Procurement Engineers and Assistant Procurement Managers
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and reporting

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership 
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Demonstrates integrity in all interactions 
• Organized and systematic in approach 
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills 
• Strong commitment to excellence 

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–12 years of procurement, estimating, project management, or construction operations experience
•  Extensive understanding of commercial construction procurement
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Experience leading procurement teams
• Commercial general contractor experience strongly preferred

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A. Wilhelm, you can expect: 

• Competitive compensation package 
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match 
• Company-paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 
• Discretionary yearly bonus program 
• Generous PTO bank