SB Supply Chain Engineer - (Omaha)

Division: Omaha Main
Project Location(s): Omaha, NE 68154 USA
Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Sporting Park, and University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City's current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to elementary schools.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Position Description: Maintain mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of preferred vendors, manage supply chain and procurement data, and provide technical support to SourceBlue, Turner's supply chain management, Business Units (BUs) on selected products throughout procurement and execution on project. Support development of technical solutions and specification comparisons offered by vendors on products.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of qualified vendor data including lead time, price, and specifications.
• Continually monitor vendor performance and make recommendations on removing non-performing vendors from bid list in coordination with Supply Chain Planning Manager.
• Review and ensure accurate vendor contract terms in place and hold vendor accountable to conditions and prompt document execution of purchase order and change orders.
• Support onboarding of global, national, regional, and local vendors to SourceBlue (SB) portfolio.
• Prepare product and manufacturer metrics (e.g., price/production trends, three-year forecast of equipment by type within product line, and market share) for publishing across SB central and regional teams.
• Support SB Business Units (BUs) with estimating of product offerings.
• Serve as subject matter expert and provide technical support to BUs on product deficiencies, commissioning, troubleshooting, logistics, and general technical questions Support BUs with submittals and documentation preparation related to selected products.
• Manage procurement and estimate schedule of selected product.
• Monitor and coordinate vendors' supply chain dynamics and changes affecting market delivery; communicate with and provide solutions to BU teams.
• Research product trends and create product specifications comparisons based on approved and potential vendor's data and costs.
• Create concept and technical design development of solutions to support strategic plans for external growth.
• Assist in development and facilitation of product training to project stakeholders.
• Conduct project site and vendor factory visits to learn and understand product development and use on projects.
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid documents for equipment packages.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of commercial construction experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training; Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field desired
• Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or finished products
• Experience in commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends
• Approachable and effectively interact with all employee levels, management, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
• Read and interpret contract documents
• Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar accounting and cost control procedures
• Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in a complex environment in a timely manner
• Presentation delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and timely documentation
• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Familiar with basic lean concepts, and continuous improvement methods and tools
• Professional verbal and written business communication skills
• Regular travel

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

SourceBlue, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.