Material Lead - Kiewit Supply Network

• Requisition ID:

• 180699

• Job Level:

• Mid Level

• Home District/Group:

• DHO Kiewit Supply Network

• Department:

• Supply Chain Management

• Market:

• Power

• Employment Type:

• Full Time
• Position Overview
• We are looking for an experienced Material Lead.

The Material Lead will be responsible for collaborating with construction counterparts, expediters, and suppliers to manage material planning and logistics. The Material Lead primary responsibility is to perform post expediting tasks in order to ensure purchased materials and engineered equipment meet project need-by dates and schedules per the Contract. The Material Lead will actively monitor the status of the orders and report delay early to project management to initiate mitigating actions. This also includes document expediting.

• District Overview
• Kiewit Supply Network group 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 focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client's specifications and expectations.

• Location
• This position will be based in Homer City, PA
• Responsibilities
• + Develop short‑ and long‑range material plans aligned with construction sequencing and milestones + Collaborate with procurement and expediting teams to support timely material receiving.

+ Schedule and coordinate GE deliveries with onsite TFA. + Obtain accurate Bill of Material from suppliers. + Communicate required delivery dates to suppliers and vendors + Coordinate material deliveries to match jobsite readiness and storage locations. + Contacts supplier frequently to obtain timely submission of engineering data + To monitor supplier progress to ensure materials and equipment purchased is delivered on time + Proactive surveillance of supplier progress + Read and understand fabrication schedules + To take the appropriate action with the supplier in the event of delays + Participate in kick-off and progress meetings + Coordinate with the responsible engineering, buyers, inspectors, logistics and material control

• Qualifications
• + Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management + 5+ years' experience in material planning, supply chain, procurement, expediting, construction operations + Experience supporting large-scale construction projects + General understanding of all areas of procurement is desirable, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, and site purchasing.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and general knowledge of database utilization + Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative with strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships. + Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time + Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt. \#LI-JT1

Other Requirements:

+ Regular, reliable attendance + Work productively and meet deadlines timely + Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. + Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. + Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. + May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. ​

Company:

Kiewit