Procurement Manager - Construction Projects
OVERVIEW
We're a large-sized industrial manufacturing organization seeking a Procurement Project Manager to support construction for a major capital investment initiative. This position will play a critical role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that support project objectives, operational readiness, supplier performance, and long-term business growth.
You will lead sourcing and procurement efforts related to new facility construction, capital expenditures, contractor services, and raw materials while partnering closely with engineering, operations, finance, quality assurance, and project management teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, drive supplier strategy, improve supply chain performance, and deliver measurable value throughout the project lifecycle.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives supporting major capital investment projects, including construction/engineering services, construction materials, capital equipment, raw materials and critical manufacturing inputs.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize total cost, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and support long-term business objectives.
- Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and project stakeholders to align procurement strategies with project milestones, business requirements, and organizational goals.
- Forecast material and service requirements, monitor supply market conditions, and proactively address potential supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted project execution and operational readiness.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance metrics, and cost structures to identify opportunities for process improvements, supplier consolidation, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish commercial agreements that drive cost savings, quality improvements, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.
- Support procurement governance, contracting activities, and sourcing processes while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement best practices.
- Serve as a trusted procurement subject matter expert by providing recommendations, industry insight, and strategic guidance that support sound business decisions and successful project outcomes.
- Drive initiatives focused on cost reduction, working capital improvement, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and overall supply chain efficiency.
- Build strong supplier partnerships that support both immediate project requirements and long-term business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience supporting large-scale capital construction projects, facility expansions, plant startups, greenfield projects, or industrial construction initiatives within a manufacturing industry
- Proven success leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, contract negotiations, and long-term supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, reduce supply chain risk, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced project environment.
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