Commercial Manager

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Commercial Manager to join
our team! In this role you will get to Provide management and direction for
all procurement functions on a small to medium-size project (domestic or
international), including purchasing, expediting, supplier data control,
supplier quality, and traffic.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Develops and implements the QDP commercial strategy and plans.
* Develops standard operating procedures for the procurements and ensures that QDP follows them so there is operational consistency across the program.
* Facilitates forming partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations impacted by the program.
* Responsible for internal procurement among our team (including subcontractors and subconsultants, if required).
* Responsible for external procurements, including all major contracts that will include reaching out to contractors and suppliers, facilitating express of interest discussions, coordination with QIC Procurement, conducting tender evaluations and shortlisting a preferred for contract award.
* Responsible for working closely with QIC and delivery partners to ensure best for program procurement decisions, including local authorities and key third parties.
* Reports procurement challenges and issues to the Senior Procurement Manager and develops appropriate resolutions/mitigations as necessary.
* Maintains clear and concise work standards and goals; provides training and development; completes performance evaluations, conducts employee counselling, takes corrective action as necessary.
* Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies and procedures.
* Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as and when required.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* ‎4-year degree in an associated technical field and at least ‎10 years of related experience in procurement management and commercial settings of major capital works. Professional membership desirable. Functional interview essential to establish technical expertise.
* Strong written and oral communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, and customer service skills are required, both internal and external facing.
* Ability to work in teams. Ability to follow through. Ability to clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.
* Detailed and extensive understanding and appreciation of procurement in complex mega projects, adhering to strict client standards and best practice.
* Ability to work in a large matrix organization (dual reporting). Ability to interact with an influence senior-level management. Ability to consult, motivate, and negotiate effectively with co-workers, employees, vendors, and contractors.
* Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and have the ability to prioritize.
* Excellent organization and follow through abilities.
* Excellent business judgment.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.