Building Procurement Agent

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team in Lenexa, KS. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in managing vendor relationships, overseeing contracts, handling RFP processes, and providing valuable insights into pricing and proposal evaluation. This role is integral to ensuring the seamless execution of building projects from estimation through to production.

Kiewit Supply Network 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 that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.

Lenexa, KS.

General:

• Gain an understanding of different building execution approaches within Kiewit markets, both during estimates and production.
• Establish and maintain relationships with 1
  
  Estimating personnel and the Industrial Buildings Group (IBG).
• Develop and strengthen internal relationships between the Kiewit Building Group and Kiewit Supply Network.

Vendor Relationships:

• Identify and develop regional knowledge of subcontractors and suppliers, maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Cultivate relationships with key vendors, including suppliers and subcontractors for building GC work and individual trades work.
• Develop and maintain a vendor database/AVL specific to building projects.
• Organize Lunch & Learn opportunities for the Building procurement, estimating, and engineering teams.

Contracts:

• Understand KSN contract templates, particularly the Subcontract, and its impact on building scope of work.
• Collaborate with the Industrial Buildings Group Subcontract Management team to identify and address contract gaps.
• Contribute to the development of Scope of Work Checklists for buildings.

RFP Process:

• Develop a thorough understanding of Building RFPs and scopes of work in collaboration with the Industrial Buildings Group.
• Participate in and help shape the decision‑making process for RFP strategies, ensuring consistency from estimating to execution.
• Work with 1
  
  Estimating and the Industrial Buildings Group to update and maintain QCS documents.

Pricing:

• Stay informed on industry trends and assist with cost escalation models for building‑related procurement packages.
• Understand cost drivers and offer value engineering and cost savings/avoidance options.
• Set up market baskets and work with 1
  
  Estimating and the Industrial Buildings Group to maintain historical pricing.
• Participate in Category Management initiatives within KSN for Buildings.

Proposal Solicitation / Evaluation:

• Manage the process of issuing RFPs, including bid lists, schedules, and RFP content.
• Review and evaluate proposals and bid forms.
• Populate and manage QCSs, participate in applicable QCS reviews, and oversee the commercial/procurement aspects of QCS sign‑offs.
• Handle bidder clarifications and addendums.
• Participate in project estimate meetings.

Post‑Estimate Duties:

• Stay informed about wins and losses.
• Provide feedback to bidders when estimates are unsuccessful.
• Assist the Procurement production team for all winning projects and those moving through buy‑out.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related role, preferably within the construction or building industry.
• Strong understanding of building execution approaches and contract management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency in analyzing pricing trends and offering value engineering solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail.

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• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
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