Procurement Team Lead

About the Role

As the Procurement Team Lead, you will manage a work group responsible for the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials, and small tools and supplies. This is a ‘working manager’ role that executes contractual obligations while providing oversight, support, and mentorship to Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and mentor the working team on meeting or exceeding performance goals and expectations.
• Ensure the team complies with procurement policies and procedures and adheres strictly to documentation requirements.
• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre-bid to closeout.
• Effectively manage people and projects within the assigned region to pursue cost savings opportunities while implementing process standardization efficiencies.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation input for staff personnel.
• Support the estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations in bid preparation.
• Represent the company in contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for equipment and materials while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management on project risk and commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor and oversee the competitive bid process via Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ).
• Responsible for the qualification and evaluation of suppliers for materials and equipment.
• Lead aggregated sourcing events across regions to drive procurement value.
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives to increase margin and enhance process efficiencies.
• Review internal/external metrics for suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are met; identify root causes and mitigation actions for any deficiencies.
• Ensure recommended awards align with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to adhere to procurement policies.
• Maintain mutually beneficial supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Provide feedback and assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess material availability.
• Communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial planning, delivery schedules, and procurement reporting.
• Develop and review procurement analytics, reporting, and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt and oversee the material review process.
• Enter documentation into the purchasing system.
• Review and approve invoices; resolve invoice problems with vendors and Accounts Payable.
• Oversee the development and use of 3rd-party Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA).
• Oversee the return of materials to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
• Ability to delegate work effectively and balance overseeing people and projects while performing in a working manager role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong supervisory skills and ability to mentor Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Oracle.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapting to changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to support ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work under time pressure with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player.
• Ability to professionally interact with employees, management, vendors, clients, and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical procurement experience.
• Combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Working Conditions

• General work environment: sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors with varying environmental conditions (e.g., fluorescent lighting, air conditioning).
• Noise level is usually low to medium but can be loud on the jobsite.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance.
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care).
• Charitable Giving Match through the Rosendin Foundation.

Pay

Pay range: $119,600.00 - $156,900.00 annually. The pay range reflects expected compensation for candidates meeting the specified qualifications and requirements. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, skills, and education.