If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. 

For more than 30 years, Turner's Kansas City office has helped shape our local skyline with projects such as Arrowhead Stadium, Sporting Park, and University of Kansas Hospital Physicians Medical Office Building. Kansas City’s current working portfolio includes everything from data centers and elaborate healthcare renovations to elementary schools.  

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together!

 

Position Description: Maintain mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of preferred vendors, manage supply chain and procurement data, and provide technical support to SourceBlue, Turner's supply chain management, Business Units (BUs) on selected products throughout procurement and execution on project. Support development of technical solutions and specification comparisons offered by vendors on products.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

Organize and maintain mechanical, electrical, or finished product catalog of qualified vendor data including lead time, price, and specifications. Continually monitor vendor performance and make recommendations on removing non-performing vendors from bid list in coordination with Supply Chain Planning Manager. Review and ensure accurate vendor contract terms in place and hold vendor accountable to conditions and prompt document execution of purchase order and change orders. Support onboarding of global, national, regional, and local vendors to SourceBlue (SB) portfolio. Prepare product and manufacturer metrics (e.g., price/production trends, three-year forecast of equipment by type within product line, and market share) for publishing across SB central and regional teams. Support SB Business Units (BUs) with estimating of product offerings. Serve as subject matter expert and provide technical support to BUs on product deficiencies, commissioning, troubleshooting, logistics, and general technical questions Support BUs with submittals and documentation preparation related to selected products. Manage procurement and estimate schedule of selected product. Monitor and coordinate vendors’ supply chain dynamics and changes affecting market delivery; communicate with and provide solutions to BU teams. Research product trends and create product specifications comparisons based on approved and potential vendor’s data and costs. Create concept and technical design development of solutions to support strategic plans for external growth. Assist in development and facilitation of product training to project stakeholders. Conduct project site and vendor factory visits to learn and understand product development and use on projects. Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid documents for equipment packages. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.