The Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Design & Construction (D&C), is responsible for leading a team of Sourcing professionals that oversee the entire procurement process for design and construction projects, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials and services to achieve total cost of ownership, sustainment, optimal value, safety, and quality assurance and control (QA/QC). Proven and effective collaboration skills, and ability to identify needs to support Sourcing team, design team, finance & controls, project & construction management, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
What You Will Do
Identify, evaluate, and qualify architects, designers, general contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other consultants based on a defined selection criteria on large-scale capital projects
Early engagement in project development timeline from blue sky ideation, feasibility, concept, schematic, design development through completion of construction documents
Manage the competitive bidding processes (RFQ/RFP) for design and construction services in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures, including sole/single/preferred source evaluation
Analyze bids based on total cost of ownership and sustainment to achieve optimal value
Prepare and manage clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
Execute contracts and change orders with post-award administration and negotiations, through contract close-out
Assist, implement and influence supplier performance management programs that focus on contractual responsibility, quality, responsiveness, and cost
Ensure compliance with Strategic Sourcing policies and best practices
Analyze market industry trends and conditions
Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships and/or market conditions or constraints that could affect planning and decision-making
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience with typical D&C procurement, bidding and contract/delivery strategies and associated legal templates
Knowledge of overall Design & Construction (D&C) in relevant industries such as General Contracting (GC), large subcontracting/sub-trades, construction supply chain and/or manufacturing, Architecture, Design & Engineering (AD&E)
Preferred – Local D&C market knowledge, including bringing existing relationships with key local contractors, subcontractors, designers and architects and their major players and leadership to the table
Ability to engage and establish confidence and trusted relationships with senior leadership, and all position levels; both internal and external
Proven record demonstrating integrity and ethics in all instances while leading and supporting stakeholders
Advanced problem-solving and strong negotiation skills
Refined written and oral communication, and proficient presentation abilities
Capacity to meet both commitments and priorities in a schedule-driven environment
Ability to collaborate in an inclusive team environment (i.e., legal, controls, finance, risk management, safety, PM/CM team, etc.)
Internal stakeholder focus – ability to identify/solicit key stakeholder needs and develop and implement strategies, processes, and solutions
Work Experience:
5+ years’ experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
Sourcing and Procurement with a focus on associated contractual processes and strategies
Construction and project development
Design and Engineering
Pre-Construction
Estimating and/or Scheduling and Planning
Finance/Controls
Education
Bachelor’s degree required in construction, design, engineering, business administration, supply chain or other associated discipline.