Senior Procurement Specialist, Industrial

About the role

The Senior Procurement Specialist leads strategic sourcing initiatives and manages end-to-end procurement processes in support of McGough's development and project execution activities. This senior-level role is responsible for driving commercial excellence through competitive sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Competitive Procurement
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including bidder list development, bid solicitation, evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Develop and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs from scope definition through contract award and purchase order execution.
• Conduct commercial analysis to evaluate cost, schedule, supplier capability, and risk allocation.
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize value, quality, schedule performance, and risk mitigation.
• Structure and negotiate commercial agreements that align pricing, risk, and performance with project objectives.
• Provide procurement leadership and guidance on complex sourcing initiatives.
• Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
• Negotiate lump sum, time and materials, reimbursable, and hybrid commercial agreements for goods and services.
• Drive competitive tension while maintaining constructive, long-term supplier relationships.
• Lead pre-award and post-award meetings to ensure scope clarity and execution readiness.
• Ensure contracts contain clear deliverables, commercial terms, performance expectations, and change management provisions.
• Support resolution of contractual disputes and commercial issues.
• Advise project teams on procurement strategy, commercial risk, and supplier engagement.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
• Manage supplier prequalification and onboarding, including coordination of MSA, NDA, W-9, COI, HSE, and compliance documentation.
• Build strong cross-functional alignment with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, delivery timelines, quality expectations, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Support supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Change Management & Process Improvement
• Lead evaluation, negotiation, and management of supplier change orders across projects.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments and contingency evaluations to proactively manage procurement exposure.
• Maintain disciplined procurement documentation and reporting to ensure transparency, compliance, and auditability.
• Collaborate with Procurement leadership to improve sourcing processes, tools, governance frameworks, and reporting capabilities.
• Mentor and support junior procurement team members.
• Procurement Governance & Supplier Management
• Maintain and monitor the Approved Manufacturer List (AML) with input from Operations and Project Managers.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, manufacturers, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Support development of procurement policies, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in supplier audits, performance reviews, and strategic business reviews.
• Contribute to long-term procurement planning and organizational procurement maturity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex strategic sourcing initiatives from RFP development through contract award.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of leading high-value negotiations.
• Deep understanding of procurement structures, scope definition, contract strategy, and risk allocation.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and complex stakeholder groups, including executive leadership.
• Experience managing change orders and commercial risk in dynamic project environments.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and procurement-related systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting EPC, industrial manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing procurement processes within a growing or scaling organization.
• Background in risk analysis, contingency planning, and cost control methodologies.
• Experience with ERP, procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management systems.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPSD, CPM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading procurement professionals.