Procurement Lead-capital projects

Our client is looking to grow this team with talented individuals that want to grow in their career and learn. Beginning contract the role has the possibility to go perm. We will look at backgrounds with starting at 3 years and above with experience.

Procurement lead position reports directly to the Director of Strategic Sourcing within the Procurement Department and is part of the broader Strategic Sourcing team responsible for sourcing indirect materials for our client. This position develops, deploys, and manages the procurement strategies for the indirect materials and services required to support company operations. These commodities generally represent a major portion of a large procurement category and typically involve multi-year/multi-million-dollar expenditures negotiated and contracted utilizing strategic agreements. This leader utilizes a comprehensive sourcing process which includes a highly effective commodity and vendor analysis, comprehensive sourcing strategy development and execution, aggressive contract negotiation, and strong vendor performance management. This position is responsible for driving lowest total cost of ownership and maximum value for the assigned commodities. This position is also responsible for managing the entire portfolio of suppliers in their category(ies). This position manages and facilitates effective internal stakeholder and supplier relationships up to the senior level.

• Develops and deploys successful procurement strategies, driven by business needs, which include effective supplier vetting, contracting, negotiating, and supplier management skills
• Develops and deploys strategic sourcing plans specific to turnarounds or large capital projects; partners closely and interfaces effectively with key stakeholder groups
• Sources, negotiates, and procures commodities or services to bring the best overall value to client, including pricing and favorable commercial terms
• Proactively looks for and pursues opportunities to drive sustainable and meaningful cost savings
• Participates in best practice development and information sharing with partner groups and colleagues
• Directly supervises at least one strategic sourcing buyer and effectively utilizes, mentors, coaches, and directs to ensure staff development and successful integration with stakeholders and effective growth and deployment of procurement skills
• Conducts bid events with a high level of skill, integrity, analytical capability, and compliance to established policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the best outcome
• Assists stakeholders in scope development to ensure bid packages are complete and accurate
• Negotiates Strategic Agreements and Commercial Terms with suppliers

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain, engineering, financial, construction management, or related field is preferred
• A minimum of 15 years relevant work experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong logic, reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Expert Level knowledge and understanding of procurement processes and strategic sourcing, including controls around the process
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to “dig in” and learn more
• Strong negotiation skills, including both internally and externally
• Expert knowledge of contract terms and conditions and commercial contracting
• Expert knowledge of various contracting strategies for capital projects including, but not limited to, T&M, Lump-Sum, etc.
• Strong conflict / dispute resolution skills utilizing a facilitative approach
• Strong leadership, management, and staff development skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Working knowledge of large ERP systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, etc.)