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**Requisition ID:** 178788

**Job Level:** Senior Level

**Home District/Group:** DHO Kiewit Supply Network

**Department:** Supply Chain Management

**Market:** Nuclear

**Employment Type:** Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Expediting Manager, this position supports Kiewit and projects by expediting supplier’s deliverables. The Expediting Managers primary responsibility is to perform desk expediting tasks in order to ensure purchased materials and engineered equipment meet project need-by dates and schedules per the Contract. The expeditor will actively monitor the status of the orders and report delay early to project management to initiate mitigating actions. You will provide leadership and management for procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials and supplies. This position manages expeditors, and site purchasing agents, interfacing with engineering management, estimating management and site management.

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 could be based at our Aiken, SC or Lenexa, KS offices.

Responsibilities

+ Manage relations supplier frequently to obtain timely submission of engineering data

+ Coordinate timely responses of inhouse engineering

+ Manage 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

+ Communicate and coordinate closely with the Project to ensure the most cost-effective use of time

+ To act as the project’s representative at the suppliers' shop for expediting purposes

+ To produce accurate records on physical progress at suppliers' shop

+ To monitor the performance of the supplier’s sub-suppliers and advise on the need to assist the supplier to expedite primary sub-supplier or those providing components

+ Represents Expediting in project meetings

+ Keeps expected dates up-to-date in the expediting system

+ Participate in kick-off and progress meetings

+ Coordinate with the responsible engineering, buyers, inspectors, logistics and material control

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) with general knowledge of database utilization. SmartMaterials and/or SAP experience is a plus,

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of 15 years’ experience in engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field/military experience.

• Must have experience as an expediting manager – Supply Chain for EPC projects. Experience with Supply Chain for Nuclear market with a proven track record of successfully executed projects strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.

• Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.

• Effective time management and organizational skills with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.

• Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

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.

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Company: Kiewit