Procurement Manager

Alternate Concepts, Inc. (ACI) and Herzog Transit Services, Inc. (HTSI), collectively the ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors are seeking applicants for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail operation located in Hudson County, New Jersey. ACI was founded in 1989 with their corporate office located in Boston, MA and Herzog founded in 1969 with corporate offices located in St. Joseph, MO and Fort Worth, TX. Combined our companies provide FRA/FTA compliant transportation, equipment maintenance, dispatching, right-of-way maintenance, facility maintenance and dispatching services for 20 distinct client properties. In addition to the Joint Venture being the upcoming operator/maintainer of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, we currently jointly operate the Tren Urbano heavy rail service in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the CTDOT's Hartford intercity service in Connecticut.

ACI/Herzog Joint Venture, along with our key subcontractors, are currently seeking a Full-Time Procurement Manager to join our team.

The pay rate for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Manager to oversee the sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services for our construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure that all procurement activities support project delivery schedules, cost efficiency, and quality standards while maintaining compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project-specific procurement plans and strategies.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and tender documents.
• Evaluate bids based on technical, commercial, and delivery criteria.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and value.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage ongoing relationships.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to construction sites.
• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, and finance teams to ensure alignment on budgets and timelines.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier databases.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Implement procurement process improvements and digital tools (ERP, e-procurement, etc.).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum [5-10] years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and supplier markets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and procurement/ERP software (e.g., EAM, SAP, Oracle, Procore).
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening as well as a background check and motor vehicle report review.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the specific knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Key Skills:

• • • Strategic sourcing and vendor management
    • Cost control and budgeting
    • Tendering and contract administration
    • Construction project coordination
    • Risk and compliance management
    • Team leadership

Language Skills:

• Ability to speak, read and write English in a work setting.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write regulatory and departmental reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including but not limited to proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

AHJV reserves the right to revise this job description from time to time.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of ACI/Herzog Joint Venture to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.