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How a Construction Firm Hired a Procurement Manager for $2,000/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.

What does this client’s business do? 

Our client is a  project and construction management team that has worked on significant projects within the restaurant, retail, and entertainment industries. Their services include general construction, construction management, pre-construction, and design phase management.

Who was hired, and what was their role?

They needed a Procurement Manager to improve vendor management and operations further. Upon reviewing profiles of qualified candidates, Somewhere deemed Ella fit for the role. 

Ella does the following as the new Procurement Manager:

  • Finds and qualifies construction vendors and subcontractors 
  • Discusses characteristics and attributes of projects to vendors and subcontractors
  • Ensures prompt pricing proposals and bids
  • Organizes and files bids and estimates 
  • Develops and sends out bid invitations

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Ella now works full-time in the client time zone for $2,000 monthly.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring through Somewhere, Ella already had more than ten years of experience working in the construction industry. She is a civil engineer who can work under pressure, a self-learner with strong communication skills, and great attention to detail. Ella is highly skilled in technical procurement specifically on civil works, roads, and buildings, and different sourcing and negotiation strategies. Her rich and relevant experience in the industry made Ella the best candidate to hire. 

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Procurement Manager to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

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