San Jose, CA, US
13 hours ago
Senior Procurement Manager
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Procurement Manager Job Locations US-CA-Concord | US-CA-Los Angeles | US-CA-San Jose | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-CA-Sacramento | US-NV-Reno Requisition ID 2026-11922 Category Purchasing Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager who will be responsible for all purchasing activities in our Federal International Business Unit.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.  

Responsibilities Provides oversight of all Business Unit Purchasing activitiesIdentifies and tracks deviations on the Baseline SOP, if applicable, within the Business UnitAssists with resource and workload allocation and managementCoordinates with operations for the purchasing requirements and trade contract flow downs from the prime agreement Acts in accordance with the corporate signing authority policy on all contracts, waivers, recommendations to award, and other documentation in accordance with the signature authority matrixManages multiple purchasing teams and their projectsProduces Trade Partner risk mitigation strategy and execution by coordinating with the operations teams, the risk management team, and the leadership teamCoordinates and collaborates with the Support Operations and Preconstruction departments to incorporate their deliverables into the purchasing processMaintains Trade Contractor relationship management across a Business Unit or multiple Business Units. Elevates and collaborates with the specific Business Leader when issues ariseRepresents Gilbane Purchasing at Business Unit industry events and within the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) vendor communityEnsures all training is provided to gain a thorough understanding of all company policies and proceduresResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goalsLeads the prequalification process for international trade contractors Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES 

Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage. Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future. Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships. Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization. Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes. Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities. 

 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field preferred but not required.Minimum 10 years Federal procurement experience with an understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations and other supplements.12+ years of experience managing/purchasing/procuring work of construction Trade ContractorsOr equivalent combination of education and experience

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to lead multiple teams while encouraging them to work together towards a common goal by utilizing strengths of various team membersKnowledge of the differences in design responsibility and how it flows down to Trade ContractsKnowledgeable in the different types of owner contracts and how they functionUnderstand the federal government contractual compliance requirements.Understands the markets, business units, or regional operations in the areas of assigned responsibility (i.e. US territories, Asia, Middle East, Europe).Knowledge of risk management including Gilbane P&P bonds and Builders RiskExtensive knowledge of federal purchasing, construction and professional services subcontracting, and contract law, as they relate to Gilbane Federal project delivery.Proficient in applicable procurement systems and tools (i.e. CMiC) to perform their procurement activities.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $130,000 - $200,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. 

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