Procurement Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee procurement execution activities for large-scale capital projects while providing leadership, governance, and strategic direction to project procurement teams. This is a hybrid leadership role that combines people management, project procurement oversight, supplier engagement, and stakeholder communication. Leadership Responsibilities Directly manage a team of approximately six Procurement Specialists and Expeditors. Conduct quarterly performance reviews, KPI evaluations, and ongoing coaching discussions. Establish performance expectations and ensure team members understand key project metrics and objectives. Monitor workload distribution and provide support to ensure successful project execution. Mentor team members and support professional development initiatives. Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and talent development activities as the organization grows. Act as the escalation point for procurement-related issues and supplier concerns. Unlike Procurement Specialists, who focus on individual purchase orders and day-to-day procurement execution, the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the overall procurement strategy and performance for assigned projects. This individual provides oversight of procurement activities, monitors risk across procurement packages, ensures alignment with project objectives, and drives resolution of critical supplier, commercial, and delivery issues.

The Procurement Lead will directly manage a team consisting of Procurement Specialists and Expeditors and serve as the primary procurement representative to project leadership and key stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Lead procurement activities across large-scale capital projects from planning through project execution. Provide oversight and governance for Procurement Specialists and Expeditors supporting project procurement activities. Monitor procurement performance, supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and project procurement risks. Manage the most complex procurement packages, supplier issues, and commercial challenges when required. Consolidate project procurement data and provide regular updates to project leadership and stakeholders. Present procurement status, recovery plans, risk mitigation strategies, and support requirements to senior leadership teams. Review procurement workflows, documentation, compliance requirements, and team performance to ensure project objectives are achieved. Collaborate with sourcing teams regarding supplier negotiations, award recommendations, and procurement execution strategies. Identify procurement, supplier, logistics, and contract risks and develop mitigation plans. Support project forecasting, schedule planning, procurement reporting, and KPI management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes and project execution. Participate in workforce planning, team development, succession planning, and future hiring activities.

Skills and Requirements

7-10+ years of procurement experience supporting large-scale construction, industrial, EPC, mission-critical, manufacturing, energy, or project-based environments. Prior experience in a Procurement Lead, Procurement Supervisor, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Lead, or similar leadership role. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including direct management, performance evaluations, coaching, or team oversight. Strong understanding of: Purchase Order Administration Procurement Lifecycle Management Supplier Relationship Management Contract Administration Commercial Terms and Conditions Procurement Governance Experience managing multiple procurement packages, suppliers, and project delivery schedules simultaneously. Experience supporting engineering teams, field personnel, logistics groups, suppliers, and project stakeholders. Ability to identify procurement risks and proactively develop mitigation and recovery plans. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Experience presenting project updates and escalating issues to leadership teams and stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills and experience supporting commercial discussions. Experience supporting hyperscale data center, mission-critical, EPC, industrial, or large capital project environments. Experience managing teams of Procurement Specialists, Buyers, Expeditors, or Supply Chain professionals. Experience procuring: Electrical Equipment Mechanical Equipment Construction Services Industrial Equipment Subcontracted Construction Work Experience supporting RFP/RFQ evaluation processes and supplier negotiations. Experience with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or enterprise procurement platforms. Understanding of long-lead equipment procurement and supply chain risk management. Experience supporting project controls, material forecasting, procurement reporting, and schedule management. Established supplier relationships within data center, industrial construction, EPC, or large capital project markets.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].