Procurement Manager - Indianapolis (Multi-Family Construction)

As a Procurement Manager at Kittle Property Group, you'll be accountable for compiling bids and creating purchasing buyout documents for new construction and rehab projects. You will collaborate with various teams, analyze blueprints, consult with vendors, and negotiate quotes. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that budgets are accurate and aligned with project timelines.

To be considered for the Procurement Manager role at Kittle Property Group, you should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Accounting, or Engineering. You’ll also need at least three years of experience in field construction processes, along with a good understanding of construction practices and installation procedures.

At Kittle Property Group, the Procurement Manager will work on various projects, primarily focused on multi-family construction and rehabilitation. This includes analyzing costs and bids for each phase of construction, ensuring that all financial aspects align with project goals.

Essential skills for a Procurement Manager at Kittle Property Group include strong communication abilities, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Sage 300 (Timberline Estimating), and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Kittle Property Group fosters a culture of continuous improvement and offers ongoing professional development opportunities for Procurement Managers. This includes training sessions, workshops, and access to necessary resources that help enhance your skills and grow your career within the organization.

The culture at Kittle Property Group is incredibly supportive, collaborative, and innovative. As a Procurement Manager, you will be part of a team that values excellence and accountability, with a strong emphasis on personalization and community engagement.

Kittle Property Group offers competitive salaries, including bonuses, generous paid time off (PTO), and comprehensive benefits packages designed to support the well-being and career growth of Procurement Managers and all employees.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you've managed, detailing your role in compiling bids, negotiating with subcontractors, and ensuring project budgets are accurate. Discuss any software tools you've utilized, like Sage 300 or Procore, and emphasize your ability to collaborate with various teams.

Share your method for evaluating project costs, such as reviewing historical data and leveraging RS Means Cost Data for accuracy. Explain how you communicate with vendors to obtain competitive quotes and adjust estimates based on real-time market conditions.

Discuss your approach to identifying potential subcontractors, including how you prequalify them to manage risk effectively. Mention experience with creating and managing bidders' lists and maintaining strong relationships with reliable subcontractors.

Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by outlining a past experience where you had to adapt to changes in project scope. Discuss how you communicated with your team and vendors to ensure that adjustments were made efficiently without compromising project timelines.

List specific software tools you're familiar with, such as Microsoft Excel, Sage 300, or any other procurement-related platforms you have utilized. Discuss any instances where you used these tools to improve procurement processes or track costs effectively.

Highlight your experience working within cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned on project budgets and expectations. Detail the key factors you consider when collaborating with engineers and contractors to address scopes of work.

Mention qualities such as strong communication skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to negotiate effectively. Explain how these qualities contribute to the overall success of procurement in a construction project.

Discuss the resources you use to stay informed, such as industry publications, seminars, and networking events. Mention any specific professional organizations you're a part of that provide valuable insights into the procurement landscape.

Provide examples of how you've conducted budget analyses for previous projects, focusing on the methodologies you used to track costs, report findings to management, and make necessary recommendations based on your analyses.

Explain your time management strategies, such as utilizing project management tools to track deadlines and prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. Share any personal tactics that help you stay organized and focused.