Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Location: Phoenix, AZ Job ID: #723763 Pay Range: $37,000 - $45,000 Job Summary The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the commercial execution of project supply chain activities, with primary emphasis on contract formation, subcontract management, procurement strategy, commercial risk management, and administration of major project commitments. The position serves as the principal commercial advisor to the project management team and provides leadership across contract development, procurement planning, supplier engagement, subcontract administration, and supply chain governance. The Supply Chain Manager develops and implements project sourcing strategies, contracting plans, execution procedures, staffing plans, and commercial objectives to ensure project requirements are achieved safely, ethically, and in accordance with company procedures and contractual obligations. The role provides management oversight of procurement, contracts, supplier performance, logistics interfaces, and field supply chain activities while maintaining alignment with project cost, schedule, quality, and risk objectives. Major Responsibilities Subcontracts Direct the planning, formation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout of construction subcontracts, service agreements, consulting agreements, and major procurement commitments. Develop commercial terms and conditions, special contract provisions, and risk allocation strategies. Lead commercial negotiations for high‑value and strategically significant contracts. Ensure effective administration of awarded contracts, including change management, claims management, payment certification, correspondence, and dispute resolution. Guide project teams on contractual rights, obligations, remedies, and commercial exposures. Support prime contract administration activities and ensure subcontract strategies are aligned with prime contract obligations and flow‑down requirements. Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy Develop project sourcing principles, bidder strategies, packaging plans, and procurement execution approaches. Evaluate market conditions and supplier capabilities to optimize commercial outcomes. Lead sourcing decisions on critical equipment, materials, and subcontracted works. Establish acquisition plans that support project schedule milestones and execution priorities. Drive strategic supplier relationships and long‑term commercial partnerships. Risk Management and Governance Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks associated with procurement and subcontracting activities. Lead commercial reviews of major commitments and award recommendations. Ensure compliance with company procedures, delegation of authority requirements, and supply chain governance processes. Review and approve commercial evaluations, sole‑source justifications, commitment authority packages, and award recommendations. Monitor commercial performance indicators and implement corrective actions when necessary. Project Integration Collaborate closely with engineering, project controls, construction, startup, and operations teams to align commercial decisions with project execution requirements. Support project estimates, proposals, and business development activities through market intelligence and contracting expertise. Participate in constructability reviews, execution planning workshops, and risk reviews. Ensure supply chain activities support engineering release schedules and construction workfront priorities. Leadership and People Management Lead and develop teams of contracts professionals, procurement personnel, and project supply chain staff. Provide technical guidance and mentoring in contract formation, administration, negotiations, claims management, and commercial governance. Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and succession planning. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ethical conduct, and commercial excellence. Education and Experience Requirements Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge and Skills Expert contract negotiation and administration skills. Strong commercial judgment and business acumen. Advanced understanding of procurement and subcontracting strategies. Ability to evaluate complex commercial and contractual risks. Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead negotiations with senior executives, customers, suppliers, and contractors. Proven ability to resolve complex commercial issues under schedule pressure. Strong analytical, financial, and problem‑solving capabilities. Benefits Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solver, and more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of One Team, respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Equal Opportunity Employment Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr