Projects Procurement Manager

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead procurement activities for capital construction and industrial energy projects.
• Develop procurement processes and best practices for a newly established project procurement function.
• SOURCE AND NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS FOR:
• Mechanical contractors
• Electrical contractors
• Civil contractors
• Construction services
• Equipment rentals
• Crane services
• Utilities
• Engineering consultants
• Permitting services
• LEAD RFP AND RFQ PROCESSES FROM BID SOLLICITATION THROUGH CONTRACT AWARD.
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), pricing, commercial terms, and supplier contracts.
• EVALUATE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE AND ENSURE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS ARE BEING MET THROUGHOUT PROJECT EXECUTION.
• TRAVEL REGULARLY TO PROJECT SITES TO EVALUATE CONTRACTORS, MONITOR SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE, AND PROACTIVELY RESOLVE ISSUES BEFORE THEY IMPACT SCHEDULES.
• PARTNER CLOSER WITH PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, FINANCE, AND PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP.
• DRIVE SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ACROSS MULTIPLE PROJECT CATEGORIES.
• MAKE PROCUREMENT DECISIONS WHILE BALANCING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, BUDGETS, SCHEDULES, AND COMMERCIAL RISK.

What Makes This Role Unique

• This position was created because the organization recognizes the need for someone who can bridge the gap between Project Management and Procurement.
• You'll have the opportunity to build processes, influence procurement strategy, and become the subject matter expert for project procurement across the U.S. business.
• We're looking for someone who enjoys creating structure where it doesn't yet exist and who can operate with a high degree of autonomy.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of project procurement experience supporting industrial construction or capital projects.
• Experience negotiating service contracts with construction, mechanical, electrical, or civil contractors.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience developing Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
• Experience supporting EPC, industrial construction, power generation, utilities, renewable energy, battery storage, geothermal, or oil & gas projects.
• Ability to balance project schedules, commercial objectives, and supplier performance.
• Experience working closely with Project Managers and field construction teams.
• Comfortable traveling approximately 50% throughout the western United States.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software is helpful but not required.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Two weeks of paid sick time.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Newly created role with significant visibility.
• Opportunity to establish procurement processes from the ground up.
• Strategic role partnering directly with Project Management leadership.
• High level of autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Diverse portfolio of industrial energy and infrastructure projects.
• Strong long-term career growth within a growing organization.