Sourcing Manager - Electrical

Overview

In this role, you'll provide guidance, training, and leadership within the Manufacturing Sourcing Group and for initiatives and projects of which the group is a part of.

• Identify opportunities to help Haskell reduce expenses and/or provide savings while minimizing risk in the sourcing process. Be an integral part of the initial design and ongoing improvement of Strategic Sourcing Process and Guidelines
• Supervise and lead the project coordinator team which will involve:
  • Pre Con coordination
    • Provide, receive, and communicate current market and project pricing information related to the equipment and services that are in the Group's scope
    • Provide, receive, and communicate current market availability and lead times related to the equipment and services that are in the Group's scope
    • Align the Sourcing and Pre-Cons financial budget and account structures for efficient flow and review of the information
  • Project Procurement Administration
    • Setting up the project financial budget on Procore for the applicable Equipment and Services in Scope for the Sourcing Group
    • Initiating commitments and vendor administration communication once the commitments are executed
  • Accounts Payable coordination
    • Ensure Project Coordinators are keeping SCPO/Meta viewer up to date and providing notes for review
  • Determine and monitor priorities of tasks assigned to the Team and report on the progress compared to the expected date of completion
  • Providing performance evaluations (MAP Reviews) and other Human Resource functions as required
  • Training of new Team hires and cross training of existing Haskell employees to ensure adherence to established process and procedures
  • Other duties as needed for sourcing for projects
• Lead the development, documentation, and training of strategic sourcing practices including the following:
  • The sourcing and qualifying of commodity equipment (little to no engineering modifications required)
  • The sourcing and qualifying of highly engineered equipment (project specific)
  • The sourcing and qualifying of subcontractors for services
  • Develop and implement best practices for the sourcing information storage across the different Groups and Software Platforms
  • The Request for Proposal (RFP) process associated with the Services and Equipment the Sourcing Group is responsible for
  • The best practices and procedures for documentation to be included in executed purchase orders, contracts and agreements
  • Review and identification of potential issues with the Supplier's Terms and Conditions
• Build and implement a templated approach for sourcing activities to identify scope boundaries and responsibilities for the Manufacturing Group and the Project Teams to align on the required and expected deliverables
• Be an integral part in definition of roles, responsibilities and expectations for manufacturing group, project teams and sourcing teams as they relate to strategic sourcing initiatives
• Categorize and evaluate vendors utilizing financial, schedule, safety and quality data, on site interviews, site audits, post project reviews
  • Collaborate with the Pre-Con Group where applicable and maintain a listing of preferred vendors, suppliers and subcontractors based on defined criteria
• Lead Sourcing initiatives to initiate and participate in the negotiation of Master Supply Agreements with primary and preferred Subcontractors and Vendors
• Coordinate with the Risk Management, Legal, Project Management and Pre-Construction to maintain and communicate required changes to published Sourcing documents and procedures on Share Point
• Assist project teams with Terms and Conditions negotiations to get to executed contract with Vendor and Suppliers with consideration of the Agreement with Haskell and our Client
• Provide periodic updates to leadership on sourcing strategy and progress updates
• As part of the larger Sourcing group, visit important vendors, manufacturing and assembly facilities to verify adherence to Haskell's standards, address issues and identify / leverage opportunities
• Supplement other roles in the Sourcing Group on an as needed basis

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Business Administration (or similar technical degree) with minimum 5 years project experience.

• Experience supporting design-build or EPC project delivery models is highly preferred.
• Proven success managing long-lead electrical packages such as:
  • Switchgear
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Lighting packages
  • Low-voltage/data systems
  • Power distribution equipment
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment specifications, drawings, and submittals.
• Knowledge of NEC, UL requirements, and relevant electrical codes/standards.
• Familiarity with large-scale construction sequencing and long-lead electrical equipment procurement.
• Experience with value engineering and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Datacenter experience a plus

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development…