Procurement Manager

Role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement efforts during the preconstruction phase within a defined geographic region. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor relationship development, bid package coordination, and early procurement planning. Once a project transitions into execution, the Regional Procurement Manager ensures a seamless handoff to the execution-facing procurement team while continuing to support the region through management of their direct reports and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction Sourcing & Vendor Strategy

• Identify and qualify new subcontractors and suppliers in regions where the company is entering new markets or lacks existing relationships
• Lead sourcing efforts for materials and subcontracted scopes during preconstruction, ensuring vendor coverage is in place to support bid and project development
• Negotiate terms and conditions, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and pricing during the pre-award phase.
• Develop and maintain a regional vendor database and monitor vendor readiness for upcoming projects.

Bid Package Development & RFQ Coordination

• Coordinate bid package creation in collaboration with Estimating, Engineering, and Project Services.
• Issue and manage RFQs, track responses, log documentation, and support bid leveling and vendor recommendation processes.
• Provide cost, schedule, and risk insights during the bid phase to inform decision-making.
• Facilitate early vendor involvement to support constructability, value engineering, and accurate scoping.

Execution Handoff & Team Management

• Ensure complete and organized handoff of procurement documentation, vendor details, and negotiated terms to the execution-phase procurement team once projects are awarded.
• Serve as a regional procurement leader, overseeing and supporting the daily activities of assigned procurement personnel.
• Provide mentorship and direction to regional buyers and coordinators, ensuring consistent process execution and issue resolution.
• Act as a liaison between estimating, regional operations, and the procurement department.

Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Provide insights on material availability, lead times, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks in the assigned region.
• Identify and flag critical long-lead items early to support schedule alignment and procurement planning.
• Track and share regional trends, vendor performance, and market conditions to help guide sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of procurement experience in construction, utilities, renewables, or related industries, with a strong focus on preconstruction or estimating support.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor sourcing, RFQ management, and contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement workflows and document management in preconstruction environments.
• Ability to manage and develop a regional team of procurement professionals.
• Proficiency in procurement platforms (Vista, InEight, Procore, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• Group RRSP