Construction Vendor Manager

University degree in civil engineering or architecture - Proven project management in construction and or contracts management - Strong analytical skills with aptitude for figures and data-driven argumentation - Proficient in utilizing Excel and software tools to deliver vendor metrics and conduct data-driven analysis. - Written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Have technical capacity to develop KPIs to determine vendors performance - Metric analysis, leveraging vendor data to gain comprehensive insights, and evaluating key metrics and KPIs against organizational targets for informed decision-making. - Develop method to collect and sync feedback on Developer, GCs, Consultants and supply chain vendors by monitoring performance throughout the project lifecycle. - Assist Pre-construction Manager and Procurement during tendering process - Manage external vendors and support internal teams to ensure the delivery of CAPEX projects safely, on time and on cost. - Manage vendors claims and escalations, deep dive on technical details and lead problem-resolution covering Amazon interest, driving process improvements and lessons learnt, keeping productive relation between the organization and the vendors. - Support in leading critical path schedule items and escalate to leadership on potential risks and delays. - Be a business partner with the Procurement, Pre-Construction and Construction teams, drive execution of commercial and technical deliverables. - Work very closely with Pre-construction / Construction / Project Delivery Teams and support on General Contractor & Consultancy sourcing, ensuring there is enough country capacity. - Seek out ways and provide inputs to automate and simplify processes in order to improve productivity
- Cross functional experience, especially procurement, planning, cost control, contracts or project management
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, macros, database work, QuickSight or representation software.
- Experiences in contract management (FIDIC, NEC, JTC, etc), draft of contracts or legal letters is a plus.
- Past experiences in technical/management roles on construction sites will be considered a plus
- German, French, Polish, Arabic, Turkish, Afrikaans and Zulu are considered preferred qualifications.