Assistant Director - Procurement Operations
Assistant Director - Procurement Operations
claycoKansas City, MO
yesterday
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionIndustrial Building ConstructionEngineering Services
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building\", providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role:
We Want You For Assistant Director of Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco subsidiaries,1 having experience and knowledge of construction, equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.
Professional aptitude and ability to assist with all matters related to purchase order and procurement matters. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with procurement experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.
The Specifics of the Role Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on purchase orders and related contracts, including: material supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts
credit application terms and conditions
confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
review bonds
Assisting with any purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations; assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.
Assisting with contract compliance related matters as needed.
Requirements:
3-5 Years experience in purchasing and the construction industry or related field
Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
General understanding of purchase orders, procurement contracts and subcontracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
Knowledge of process design, a plus
Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player.
Foreign language competency a plus: [Mandarin]
Administrative experience
Some Things You Should Know No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Why Clayco? 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits: Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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Level
Lead
Location
Kansas City, MO
Occupation
Procurement Clerks
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
yesterday