Procurement Manager (Construction)

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Procurement Manager (Construction) to join our New York, NY office.   

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Researches and selects suppliers, independently runs all RFP’s (pertaining to construction, architecture, engineers), oversees purchase order processing, manages pricing and contract negotiations, ability to manage the Purchasing Department, including hiring, training and supervising purchasing staff. Monitors purchasing activities, with the objective of reducing costs and generating savings.
• Independently run RFP’s for General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, etc. in the Construction industry. To include leveling, client communication and recommendations based on RFP bidder feedback.
• Researches and selects suppliers while keeping record of suppliers, quality of responses and bid/decline/award metrics.
• Raise purchase orders and oversee all tracking of PO’s and associated administrative processes for weekly reporting.
• Ensures proper approvals are obtained for purchase orders. Understands and strongly enforces compliance with policy.
• Manages pricing and contract negotiations.
• Supervises the daily activities of the purchasing function. Hires, trains and supervises purchasing staff. Performs semi-annual performance reviews for assigned staff.
• Implements and communicates national contracts for selected goods and services.
• Coordinates with Accounting and Accounts Payable for new supplier creation and maintenance.
• May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed; size of unit supported, etc.): Complex, varied, non-standardized tasks, processes, or operations.
• Decision-making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error): Exercises independent judgment and is authorized to apply general guidelines and policies to especially complex and important matters. Proactively chases approvals and stage gate status.
• Work directions given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given): Supervises, trains, and reviews performance of purchasing staff if needed.
• Internal contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization): Clerical, technical, professional, and management staff in same or other departments.
• External contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization): Contact with suppliers and potential suppliers.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• At least five years of experience in purchasing, procurement or related construction fields.
• At least eight years of total business/corporate experience.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
• Keen negotiating, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other US Government contracting rules and procedures.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) designation is preferred.
• General Competencies expected of all Professional and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Strong and Proactive Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality and Teamwork.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opp