Capital Project Purchasing & Bidding Manager

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team!

EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Wages


• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program


• Paid Time Off


• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage


• 401K with Company Match


• Team Member Discounts


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Savings Account


• Company Spirit Days


• Employee recognition and awards


• And much more!

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing the Procurement and Bidding Process for Capital Construction Projects. Ensuring cost effective strategies, process automation and vendor compliance. Evaluation of specifications, pricing of materials and equipment. Lead the coordination, management, and execution of the construction procurement process, including RFPs, purchase orders and vendor negotiations, as well as manage contractor bidding and selection for construction projects/programs. Ensure vendor compliance with COI standards and contractual obligations. This position will support internal teams, external consultants, contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate specifications and pricing for all equipment and materials utilized for Construction Projects/Programs leveraging analytics and reporting tools.

2. Create standardized processes to improve and enhance the purchasing and bidding efficiency.

3. Review project-specific pricing based on plan layout for a variety of project types (e.g. new builds, remodels, fuel, other programs, etc.)

4. Provide updates and reports on procurement metrics, vendor status and bid evaluations ensuring clear communication between departments and external vendors and coordinate with Procurement team as needed

5. Qualify vendors/contractors on all project types (e.g. new builds, remodels, fuel, programs, etc.)

6. Lead bidding for a variety of project types (e.g. new builds, remodels, fuel, programs, etc.)

7. Issue POs through current systems for a variety of project types (e.g. new builds, remodels, fuel, programs, etc.)

Working Relationships:

Internal: Interaction with the following departments: Planning, Construction, Administration, Environmental, Procurement, Resource Protection, Law, Finance (AP/GL/FA), and Operations.

External: Communication with the following: Manufacturers, Vendors, General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers.

Minimum Education:

Associate's degree in business management or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

2-3 years working in Project Management, Procurement, Bidding or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience:

5 years+ working in Project Management, Procurement, Bidding or equivalent experience

Licenses/Certifications:

None required, PMO certification preferred

Soft Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Strong Presentation Skills


• Ability to foster teamwork and build collaborative relationships


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Smartsheet experience a plus

Other Requirements:

Travel: No travel required

Hours & Conditions: Typically, Monday - Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting

Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required, sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.

At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.