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Requisition ID: 180405 Job Level: Senior Level Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network Department: Supply Chain Management Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Material Manager, you provide leadership and management for large heavy construction projects. This position manages staff and craft employees and interacts with senior site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. You must must possess experience in both purchasing and material control, and must be able to travel and relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments. This position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at active projects. At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals u2014 theyu2019re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they wonu2019t find just anywhere. Weu2019re always pushing new limits. You can too. District Overview Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the clientu2019s specifications and expectations. Location This position is located on an active construction site in Aiken, SC. This position is not hybrid or remote. Daily site attendence is required. Responsibilities u2022 Direct and coordinate activities of personnel both at the site and district office; engaged in the process of buying materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. u2022 Oversee purchasing, receipt, inspection, storage, care and maintenance, material issue, and all related paper functions involved in proper purchasing and material control. u2022 Manage and control material in and out of warehouse, lay-downs, and project tool rooms. u2022 Oversee project support responsibilities such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer and dry-shack setup. u2022 Perform and supervise the completion of large project mobilization and/or demobilization efforts. u2022 Represent company in negotiation and formulation of policies with suppliers. u2022 Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project reporting. u2022 Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed. u2022 Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. u2022 Implement and monitor site specific purchasing and material control plan. u2022 Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team. u2022 Relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments as required. #LI-LH1 Qualifications u2022 Ability to travel and relocate for short- and long-term assignments u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of 5 to 10 yearsu2019 experience of large construction project purchasing material control u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). SAP experience is a plus u2022 Knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations u2022 Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor u2022 Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately u2022 Team player who can also work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives u2022 Ability to manage, train and coach purchasing and material control staff u2022 Must possess leadership and people management skills Working Conditions Other Requirements: + Regular, reliable attendance + Work productively and meet deadlines timely + Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. + Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. + Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thatu2019s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. u200b Company: Kiewit