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As a Senior Sourcing Lead specializing in Construction Procurement, you will play a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies for construction and infrastructure projects for our Fortune-500 clients. You will oversee procurement for direct and indirect construction-related categories, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier quality, and on-time delivery. You will also collaborate closely with project managers, client stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies while mentoring and guiding team members.

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for construction procurement categories, including materials, equipment, subcontracted services, CapEx, and MRO.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, and negotiation processes, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to forecast demand, set procurement priorities, and align sourcing plans with construction schedules.
• Conduct RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) activities, evaluate supplier proposals, and manage bid analysis and supplier scorecards to ensure optimal decision-making.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships, focusing on cost savings, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and legal standards.
• Utilize procurement systems, ERP tools, and analytics to track spend, measure savings, and streamline procurement workflows.
• Continuously improve procurement processes by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), reducing lead times, and increasing efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement professionals, fostering a high-performing team environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead procurement strategies for high-impact construction projects, making a tangible difference in the success of complex initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or a related field with a minimum of 6-8 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction or a related industry.
• Proven expertise in construction procurement, with experience in sourcing materials, equipment, and subcontractor services for infrastructure, commercial, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Advanced negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex supplier agreements and drive cost savings while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Proficiency in procurement technologies and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Excellent analytical skills for creating baselines, conducting market analyses, and presenting actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across functions and levels of management.
• Strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Very good hands-on skills in sourcing, e-Auction and category expertise in direct and indirect categories across multiple industries.
• Leadership and mentorship experience, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop teams.