Procurement Project Manager

Job Description

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for Procurement Project Manager

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PROCUREMENT PROJECT MANAGER

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Through our affiliated companies, we have developed and built the majority of our own real estate portfolio to become one of the leading property firms, leveraging our internal development and construction management capabilities. We are synonymous with excellence in design, construction, engineering, and urban planning, and our firm is acclaimed for the quality of its projects and its properties. In addition to properties our investments are geographically diverse and span many sectors including securities, private business and energy.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

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The Procurement Project Manager is responsible for managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process through the Procurement Shared Services Department (SSPD) in accordance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Manage the RFP process while considering factors such as total cost of ownership (TCO) to the Company, quality of product/service, commercial risk, suppliers and subcontractors, and any added value to the Company
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• Coordinate and lead key milestone events such as site visits, pre-bid conference calls, clarification meetings and sealed bid openings
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• Develop comprehensive bid analyses (i.e. leveling) and use such analyses to lead negotiations with vendors
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• Draft contract documentation based on results of the RFP
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• Review scopes of work, plans, and specifications for accuracy and suggest value engineering cost reduction opportunities for approval by the business unit stakeholders
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• Establish quality relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders in order to manage an effective procurement process
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• Provide procurement support for residential, commercial and design development departments as needed
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• Assist with special projects and other duties assigned by the Director of Procurement or Ownership
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REQUIREMENTS:

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• Bachelor’s Degree required
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• Minimum of 5 years’ qualifying Procurement experience managing RFPs
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• Must have excellent computer skills in MS Office: Excel and Word
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• Must have analytical and problem solving abilities with attention to detail, superior verbal and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills
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• Knowledge of costs related to building management services and/or construction required
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• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or other related fields preferred
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• Working knowledge of general Purchasing and Accounting systems a plus
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