Project Procurement Lead

Dematic is seeking a Procurement Projects Lead to work closely with Procurement Regional Category Leads, Project Management, Engineering, Solutions Development, Finance, A/P, Quality, and other stakeholders. The role focuses on developing, communicating, and implementing strategies for projects that achieve timely completion, reduce risk, support revenue growth, and increase savings. The position involves managing significant spending for key customers and contributing to the growth of Dematic and KION.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Project team to the Procurement organization.
• Support project success and business unit goals by delivering on schedule and budget, monitoring and controlling supply risks, ensuring compliance, optimizing efficiency, and maintaining quality.
• Review and approve the resale scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• At project handover, ensure the full baseline is understood and develop a Procurement Plan to manage throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend weekly project and risk management meetings to understand project scope, procured content, risks, and installation schedules.
• Lead weekly project meetings to review Procurement Plan, tracker, and Command Center data.
• Collaborate with sourcing category teams to identify qualified sources of resale equipment and develop the project sourcing plan.
• Prepare resale project requirements content sheets for category teams.
• Communicate supplier lead‑times to establish “just in time” order dates and ensure timely deliveries.
• Guide the Delivery Assurance and Tactical Procurement team on project‑specific expediting and synchronize SAP delivery dates with the project timeline.
• Participate in gate review meetings and demonstrate procurement preparedness, notifying the team of any procurement‑related concerns.
• Conduct supplier gate reviews with key/critical suppliers based on content/risk checklists.
• Track negotiated resale savings (net of increases) and compare resale content budget to actual purchase costs, working with Project Finance for alignment.
• Serve as the primary procurement liaison between Project Management and Engineering for project‑related activities.
• Lead post‑project procurement lessons‑learned meetings and devise proactive responses to supplier‑related challenges.
• Align with Business Unit Program Management support structures and large customer accounts.
• Travel to company and project sites up to 25% of the time, with a hybrid remote/in‑office work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) preferred and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant project‑based procurement experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate with minimal business direction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes and driving business results through influence and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience with SAP and Microsoft Teams.
• Embodiment of KION Group values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is estimated at $76,500 – $112,000 annually at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Benefits

• Career Development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Pay transparency
• Global opportunities