Job description
Transforming The Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data
If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and providing excellent customer service, this is the position for you! The Procurement Program Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient procurement operations of our clients. An ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, supply chain management, or contract negotiations within the construction or technology sectors. The ability to thrive in a remote team environment is essential.
You will love this job if…
- You are a high performer, self-starter, and love to learn.
- You take ownership of projects and drive impact.
- You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun.
What you’ll do…
- Lead procurement strategy development and execution to support large-scale construction and technology initiatives.
- Manage vendor selection, contract negotiations, and procurement processes to ensure cost-effectiveness and compliance with industry regulations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to align procurement activities with business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to optimize procurement operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
- Track and report procurement metrics, analyzing data to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
- Mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions and vendor performance, implementing proactive solutions to maintain project timelines and budgets.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and evolving market conditions to provide strategic procurement insights.
You should have…
- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within the construction or technology industries.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
- Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools to streamline operations.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and achieve cost savings.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to travel as required for project execution and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a technical field, law, or business administration (MBA)
- Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, PMP).
- Experience with procurement in data centers, cloud infrastructure, or capital projects.
Characteristics of an ideal candidate
- Responsive; Avicado takes great pride in reacting quickly and positively to our clients and teammates, both internal and external
- Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and unique solutions while embracing creative ideas
- Entrepreneurial; the drive to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for our clients
- Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems
- Performance Driven & Accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture
- Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Coachable; recognizes strengths & weakness and open to guidance
Why Avicado
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Remote work
- Philanthropic Matching Gift Program
And more…
About Avicado
Avicado Construction Technology Services, LLP was established in 2015 with a focus on utilizing the latest cloud-based tools and applications to enhance our clients’ experience. As a technology consultancy, we empower construction owners to make the most of their systems and data. Our team of experts collaborates with enterprise organizations such as data centers, universities, hospitals, and real estate developers to promote seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies. We are experiencing an exciting phase of expansion and actively searching for new talent to join our team.
We’re a close-knit team with a high-performance culture, but we don’t like to take ourselves too seriously.
Our diversity and inclusivity are a point of pride, and we have created a highly interactive remote work environment that encourages mutual respect and individuality while fostering opportunities for employees to excel both personally and professionally. We offer competitive benefits, remote work experiences, flexible work arrangements, various career development opportunities, employee resource groups, and more.
Avicado’s unwavering dedication to creating a remarkable workplace experience has been widely acknowledged by experts in the industry. We are thrilled to have attained the highly coveted “Great Place to Work” certification and to have been included on Inc.’s esteemed Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are humbled to have received the AYA Award, which recognizes allies who promote equality and actively foster positive change for women in technology. At Avicado, we take great pride in fostering a culture that is both inclusive and supportive, especially for women in the technology industry.
These accolades are a testament to our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and professional growth for all members of our team.
If you are a self-motivated individual who wants to work with Fortune 500 clients in a rapidly growing company, we encourage you to join us!
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