Procurement Agent

Job Description

Procurement Agent | Turner Construction Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time, experienced role at Turner Construction Company, located in New York, NY. Turner Construction is a prominent general contractor deeply involved in diverse construction projects across the industry. The Procurement Agent is a critical function responsible for securing all necessary materials and subcontracts, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of construction projects. This role directly contributes to project success by optimizing procurement processes and fostering strong vendor relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Regular
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $102000–$126000 yearly
• Team: Reports to a Procurement Manager or Preconstruction Manager
• Mission: To accomplish the procurement and delivery of specified products and/or services from qualified subcontractors or vendors at the most favorable prices and terms.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, SharePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Procurement & Prequalification: Procure materials and subcontracts from qualified vendors and subcontractors, including leading the review and recommendation for new or updated subcontractor/vendor prequalification through financial statement analysis and reference verification.
• Strategic Bidding & Requirements Management: Establish and oversee the Procurement Schedule and project bidding procedures, including preparation and approval of bid lists. Develop and implement strategies to meet Minority, Women, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE) or other specific project requirements.
• Bidding Process Management & Scope Review: Manage the entire bidding process from bid period through receipt of bids, spreadsheet development, and execution. Conduct detailed scope review meetings with competitive bidders, involving operations staff, to confirm compliance with all project requirements, alternates, unit pricing, schedules, and logistics.
• Negotiation & Subcontract Award: Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, then negotiate scope, price, and subcontract terms with selected vendors and subcontractors through subcontract award. Issue recommendations for approval of subcontractors/vendors and awards to the client and project team.
• Contract Execution & Ongoing Oversight: Prepare and issue subcontracts, ensuring timely execution, receipt of insurance certificates, Payment and Performance bonds, and other required items. In conjunction with the Project Team, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans, supervise assistant procurement agents, and resolve issues related to scope of work disputes and change orders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years’ related experience in procurement or construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. This is an experienced role within the construction family.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and SharePoint. Required experience also includes the ability to apply construction principles and practices within the procurement function.
• Skills: Proven written and verbal communication abilities are essential for clear interaction with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The role demands a strong ability to read, understand, and interpret complex contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules. Additionally, familiarity with accounting principles is required for financial analysis and negotiation.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills are necessary for supervising junior staff, conducting effective scope review meetings, and successfully negotiating with various parties.