Structural Steel Global Supply Manager (GSM)

This is a 6-month contract position based in Austin, Texas, supporting structural steel procurement and supplier management for large-scale construction operations. You will manage supplier sourcing, procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships while collaborating with construction, engineering, and procurement teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned construction scopes
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and subcontractors
• Assess supplier financial credibility, insurance coverage, and previous project experience
• Lead supplier selection and manage key supplier relationships
• Manage RFx processes, including requests for quotations and proposals
• Review, analyze, and clarify contractor and supplier bid packages
• Negotiate pricing reductions, commercial terms, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Prepare supplier award recommendations based on pricing, qualifications, and project requirements
• Coordinate with internal construction, engineering, and procurement stakeholders
• Support cost reduction initiatives and timely execution of construction contracts
• Manage multiple procurement activities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Make sound commercial decisions when project scopes and schedules are evolving

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of heavy construction industry experience
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
• Construction procurement, supplier sourcing, contracting, or related experience
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and contracting documents
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of basic contract law and construction contracting standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders independently
• Strong organizational skills, judgment, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Structural steel procurement or structural steel construction packages
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) construction
• Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) construction
• Equipment procurement
• Experience supporting high-volume construction contracting operations
• EPC or General Contractor experience
• Commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale construction environments
• Experience negotiating construction contracts and managing competitive bid processes