Procurement Manager at Riddle Technologies Limited

Job Function

• The basic function of the Procurement Manager is to procure, expedite and schedule deliveries of materials and services to project sites.

Responsibilities/Duties
Duties include (but not limited to):

• Maintain and implement construction proforma / budget for each project
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers
• Create scopes of work
• Issue purchase orders for procurement and expedition of materials and equipment for jobs
• Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
• Ensure accurate takeoffs to ensure budgets are accurate
• Research new materials for design and cost savings
• Maintain subcontractor and supplier insurance policies
• Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
• Assist in ensuring awareness and company compliance to all building codes and local construction guidelines
• Assist in maintaining company quality control program
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Assist in settling invoice or contract disputes
• Handle change order requests
• Forecast upcoming demand
• Maintain sub/supplier information on company online management systems
• Manage materials/equipment inventory

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Engineering, Business Management and Project Management, or related discipline
• Masters in Business Administration with specialization in operations preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Applicants must have the following skills and knowledge:
  • Ability to read and understand construction plans
  • Ability to accurately describe and assess the status of a construction project and be ready to provide possible solutions when necessary
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent problem solving abilities and experience with complex transactions with little supervision
  • Excellent computer skills and the willingness to learn company created software for managing projects
  • Excellent time management