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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)

- Paid Time Off Benefits

- Training & Development

- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

- Group RRSP