Job For Construction Procurement Manager at Spring Hill Construction

SpringHill Construction has been in active construction Industry for the past 2 years and has in the past years focused on building construction as a main contractor. It has acquired a network of Clients and recently moved the business into the area of Construction Business that allows the company express its passion. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Construction Procurement Manager Location: Lagos Reports To: Director of Construction and Engineering Job Summary

• Spring Hill Construction is looking for a Construction Procurement Manager (CPM) that can architect and implement a centralized procurement capability and effectively manage and execute the procurement of physical infrastructure that supports our company
• As a CPM, you will manage the company’s direct purchase of equipment for electrical and mechanical systems during the construction phase of each project.

• Strategizing to find cost-effective deals and manufacturers, oversight and management of all supply chain activities to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract negotiation, performing cost analyses, setting cost benchmarks and coordination of deliveries
• Regular collaboration and coordination is required with internal engineering, Operations, as well as the construction management team. Travel to other Spring Hill sites may be required occasionally.

• Develop and implement new procurement program for Vantage’s construction projects
• Lead the procurement and sourcing of equipment for construction including: generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, CRAH, chillers and other firm’s equipment and systems
• Lead negotiation with vendors with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Develop KPIs to measure vendor performance (on-site delivery performance, cost savings, etc.)

• Negotiate competitive multi-year agreements with primary and secondary vendors as applicable
• Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation
• Examine and test existing contract structures
• Negotiate with equipment vendors including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and operational requirements
• Work with the Finance department to ensure all purchases have appropriate cost allocation
• Develop a logistics and supply chain strategy for primary vendors
• Coordinate the approval and release of the necessary equipment per construction schedule

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or equivalent required
• At least 4 years of experience as a procurement manager or officer required
• Aptitude with collecting data, statistical analysis, decision-making and business acumen
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Strong buying and negotiating expertise