Head of Project Procurement (M/F/D)
Our client is a global leader in the energy sector, delivering complex infrastructure and capital projects across conventional and renewable energy markets. With operations spanning multiple continents, the company is committed to driving the energy transition through innovation, sustainability, and strategic investment.
Role Overview
The Head of Project Procurement will lead the procurement strategy and execution for major capital projects across the company's global portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and risk-managed sourcing of goods and services required for project delivery, while maintaining compliance with corporate standards and sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for large-scale capital projects across multiple geographies.
- Lead early engagement with project teams to align procurement plans with project timelines, budgets, and technical requirements.
- Drive value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract optimisation.
Project Execution & Delivery
- Oversee procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle-from concept and FEED through to execution and commissioning.
- Ensure procurement milestones are met to support project schedules and mitigate delays.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, and Legal to manage complex contract structures and supplier relationships.
Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify and manage procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, cost escalations, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure adherence to internal governance, ethical sourcing standards, and ESG requirements.
- Lead supplier audits and performance reviews for critical project vendors.
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and lead a high-performing project procurement team across multiple regions.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop procurement professionals to support career growth and succession planning.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in procurement leadership roles, with a strong focus on capital projects in the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
- Proven track record of delivering procurement strategies for multi-million/euro-dollar projects.
- Deep understanding of project delivery models (EPC, EPCM, JV, etc.) and contract management.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organisation.
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel across Europe and globally as required.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in renewable energy projects (e.g., offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, grid infrastructure).
- Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and project controls systems.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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