Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to join our team for a significant Engineering-Procurement-Construction project. This project involves the construction of large-scale production lines that have never been built before, with the goal of achieving cell production volume at an unprecedented scale.
Responsibilities:
* Contractor oversight
* Equipment purchasing strategy development
* Bulk purchasing strategy development and approval
* Purchase and material management plan drafting
* Stress testing of contractor purchasing strategies against industry best practices
* Agreement implementation to consolidate suppliers and spend
Logistics and Purchasing:
* Delivery planning for all items, especially long-lead and critical path items
* Freight forwarder coordination for export/import/transient documents/permits
* Cost estimation and control regarding freight
* Item delivery organization not handled by the contractor
* Delivery monitoring and reporting to prevent critical delays
* Strategic sourcing support/lead
* Vendor expedite for delayed drawing or equipment delivery
* 'Lean' initiative and sourcing efficiency identification
* Purchase order negotiation, evaluation, and issuance
Requirements:
* Master's degree in Engineering
* Graduate studies in project management business valued
* 3-5 years of experience in purchasing areas of MEP, Construction or Facilities space for large industrial construction projects
* Additional experience in project controls or construction management preferred
* Hi-tech, construction and/or automotive industry experience
* Strategic Sourcing, Opportunity Analyses, and Contract Negotiations
* Excellent written and verbal communication in English and presentation skills required
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power BI
* Ability to work in a high-performance organization with challenging timelines and goals
* Inquisitive attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness to continuously learn
* Able to train and mentor colleagues on project management and execution best practices