Project Procurement Manager

Location: Portland Cement Plant, CO

This is a contract, fully onsite position.

About The Role

The Project Procurement Manager oversees all procurement activities for a large cement-mining project in Colorado, including the development of a new quarry and infrastructure to transport raw materials to the cement plant, as well as related upgrades at the plant. The role ensures timely, cost-effective sourcing of process equipment and construction services in compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and contractual requirements. This position works closely with the Project Director, Process Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical teams, Construction, and Finance throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project procurement strategy
• Prepare the Project Procurement Plan, including long-lead items and critical path equipment
• Identify, prequalify, and manage OEM suppliers
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes
• Perform technical-commercial bid evaluations with engineering teams
• Collaborate with Project Director and Corporate functions to negotiate pricing, Incoterms, delivery schedules, warranties, and performance guarantees
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer purchase orders and supply/subcontract agreements
• Control procurement commitments against CAPEX budget
• Coordinate expediting, inspection, and logistics for heavy and oversized equipment
• Provide procurement status and cost reports to Project and Corporate Management
• Support audits, governance reviews, and internal approvals
• Coordinate with HSE and Quality teams to ensure compliance with site standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or Supply Chain
• 8–15 years of procurement experience in cement, mining, or heavy industrial EPC projects
• Proven experience managing procurement for large CAPEX projects ($100M+)
• Proficient in Microsoft skills; working knowledge in SAP
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day