Project Procurement Manager - Construction (Kansas City)
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LocationMultiple Locations
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field
A minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years in construction or industrial manufacturing
Familiarity working with project management teams
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence/motivate others
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Proven negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proven ability of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
Proven ability of devising and leading implementation of new approaches to problems encountered
Understanding of commercial terms and conditions
Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications
C.P.M. or CPSM certification
Oracle software experience
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Skills
Microsoft Office
Oracle
About the role
The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for managing procurement processes in adherence to company and client requirements. Ensure optimum efficiency to procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple jobsites. Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Serve as the primary interface with suppliers and manage relationships with suppliers. Responsible for launching and implementing activities and initiatives needed to deliver targeted results.
Responsibilities
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Consults on purchasing services for various projects.
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Manages the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scopes of work, and work with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers and establish commitment to provide proposals for such work.
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Facilitate evaluation of supplier performance, develop procurement estimates and proposals, and develop supplier relationships and establish new suppliers.
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Lead activities for the development of procurement strategy.
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Manage supplier selection to achieve the best performance for clients.
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Negotiate agreements and lead the implementation, coordination, and enforcement of agreements.
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Facilitate meetings to manage/optimize overall supplier performance, review standard metrics, discuss market/industry factors, and perform competitive benchmarking.
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Understand, track, and forecast the supply base, market, technology, cost structure/drivers, and competition.
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Drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base investigating new technology, improving efficiencies, and
resolving chronic issues.
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Drive cost savings through best sourcing, supplier rationalization, value engineering, etc.
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Communicate and conduct meetings, presentations, and updates with suppliers, project teams, business segments/units, and executive management.
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Work with Estimating, Project Management, and Contracts Management throughout prequalification, bid proposal, and project execution.
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Actively support & participate in resolving supplier delivery, quality or commercial issues which have been escalated to the procurement team.
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Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.
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Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
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All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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A minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-5 years in construction or industrial manufacturing.
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Familiarity working with project management teams.
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Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence/motivate others.
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Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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C.P.M. or CPSM certification preferred.
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Proven negotiation skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills and proven negotiation skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Oracle software experience preferred.
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Proven ability of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
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Proven ability of devising and leading implementation of new approaches to problems encountered.
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Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
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Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.
Legal
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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