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Cincinnati, OHFull-time$175–231K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Shimmick seeks a Traveling Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for a large-scale mission-critical project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role manages sourcing, vendor selection, contracting, supplier performance, delivery coordination, and procurement staff while collaborating with project leadership, field staff, internal stakeholders, and Legal. The position is based in Point Pleasant and requires travel; the company does not sponsor United States work authorization.
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Full job description
Overview
Shimmick isseekinga highly talented Traveling Procurement Manager toplay a key role in delivering a large-scale mission critical project in Point Pleasant, WV. This position offers the opportunity to manage multifaceted procurement operations, collaborate with project leadership and field staff, and contribute to the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.
At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.
Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our construction approach is essential to our success.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
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Under general direction,procuressupplies,equipment,andservicesfromvendorsthatbestmeetcompanyrequirementsforcost,quality,schedule,andperformance.
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Manages procurement processes and reviews for compliance with applicable procedures.
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Managesprocurementactivitiesformaterials,equipment,subcontractors,professionalservices,constructionservices,andgeneralservicesinsupportofcompanyoperationsandprojects.
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Preparesandoverseesrequestsforquotations(RFQs),requestsforproposals(RFPs),bidevaluations,vendorselection,purchaseawards,andcontractexecution.
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Negotiatesfavorablecommercialterms,contractconditions,pricing,andriskallocationstrategieswhilecollaboratingwithinternalstakeholdersandLegalasrequired.
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Examinesestimates,schedules,suppliercapabilities,anddeliverycommitmentstosupportprojectandoperationalobjectives.
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Supportsprocurementprocessesandcompliancereviewstoensureadherencetocompanyprocedures,contractualobligations,andapplicableregulations.
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Requiresthoroughknowledgeofprocurement,purchasingpolicies,processes,andprocedures.
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Responsibleforthemanagementandperformanceofsubcontractedprofessional,construction,andgeneralservicesproviders.
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Schedulesandexpeditesdeliveries,resolvesprocurementissues,andfollowsthroughonpaymentandinvoicereconciliationactivities.
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Performsadvancedandcomplexprocurement,contracting,andsuppliermanagementactivitiesrequiringindependentjudgmentandsoundbusinessacumen.
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Drivessupplierrelationshipmanagement,strategicsourcinginitiatives,continuousprocessimprovement,andcost-savingopportunities.
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Manages and directs procurement staff, if applicable.
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Mayprovideguidance,training,andmentorshiptoprocurementandcontractadministrationpersonnel.
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Knowledge of contracting to address contract modifications requested by vendor.
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Requires thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures.
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Able to startup new projects including implementing all company and client requirements.
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Participates in negotiation with vendors.
Qualifications
MinimumRequirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, economics and 8+ years of relevant experience in a construction-related industry, performing procurement and materials management functions ordemonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.
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Supervisory experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting supply chain and/or purchasing functions in a mission-critical environment.
Additional Information:
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This position is a traveling position based in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
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Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
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This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $175,000 - $231,000 per year depending on experience and/or education, which includes a 25% per year uplift in base salary during the initial travel assignment in West Virginia. Additional incentives include a $3,500 per month living allowance, if eligible, and a 10% project completion bonus.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Locations US-WV-Point Pleasant | US | US-OH-Cincinnati | US-OH-Columbus
ID 2026-3151
Category Procurement & Supply Chain
Type Full Time
How this job compares
Set against the 1,196 open Procurement Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$175–231K/yr
- Ohio median$93–155K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$111–183K/yr748 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $203K, is 62% above the Ohio median midpoint ($125K) — in the top quarter of Procurement Manager salary ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 63 open Procurement Manager jobs in Ohio and 1,196 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Deloitte10 open
- Parker Hannifin Corporation5 open
- Amazon4 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Procurement Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (1,048 postings).
- Education
- 581 of the 1,196 open Procurement Manager jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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