Procurement Project Management WBS 4

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About the role:

As a Procurement Project Manager you will be responsible for managing multiple Procurement programs and projects by working with cross-functional teams to implement successful projects within allotted time, resource, and budget requirements. This position will manage procurement programs in capital equipment, services, and special projects to ensure project schedules are met, resources are utilized effectively, and the proper relationships are established between internal and external teams. This role is responsible for cost, schedule, performance, integration, and risk identification/mitigation on procurement projects including, but not limited to, materials, equipment, services, and other activities.

 

You will interface with internal and external teams: Commercial, Supplier Performance Engineering (SPE), Design Engineering, Quality, and external Suppliers. Strong relationship skills are required to manage internal and external Suppliers to provide timely and innovative solutions to meet the organization's needs.

 

Responsible for internal Task Plan tracking and accountability. Task Plans are internal initiatives to resolve varying complexity Supplier and Sourcing challenges within the Energy Systems portfolio.

 

You will report to the WBS Manager and be located at the Cranberry Township, PA office on a hybrid basis.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project direction utilizing the procurement strategy, lead the solicitation of quotations, assist Commodity and project teams with analyzing proposals, insuring completion of project risk assessments, and negotiating project price, delivery, and terms for complex and specialized materials, equipment, and services.

• Support Commercial Teams with execution of sourcing strategies and Task Plans to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement.

• Build a strong, value-adding relationship with cross-functional teams to maximize procurement management effectiveness.

• Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of strategic and preferred suppliers to effectively communicate opportunities, challenges, and long-term plans and actions to internal audience including project team and leadership to support Procurement strategy.

• Maintain good working relationships with existing vendors. Assist with disputes, including schedule and quality issues resolution.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Business Development, Program Management, Operations, and all other related functions with a focus on on-time delivery, quality, cost reduction, inventory management & appropriate translation of customer and/or business unit requirements.

• Align with functional stakeholders to incorporate product and manufacturing strategies into contract strategy while gaining leadership support.

• Ensure compliance within assigned reporting area with all business standards, internal policies, and legal/regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and communicate key project milestone updates and risks for key stakeholders.

• Proactively manage risks and escalate as appropriate for risk mitigation.

 

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree required (Preferably MBA or master's degree).

• Minimum 4 years of procurement experience (preferably within industries with large, complex engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with a focus on procurement).

• Experience in leading sourcing projects, including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) and contract development.

• Knowledge of Supplier Identification, development, and capabilities.

• Strong Negotiating, Benchmarking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, and Procurement Projects Management skills.

• Experience with vendor management including purchase order issuance, execution, and administration.

• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from quantitative data.

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate and engage at all organizational levels, ability to cultivate and sustain high quality professional relationships.

• Ability to maintain long term productive relationships with suppliers (SRM).

• Ability to travel up to 20%