Project Procurement Manager

SUMMARY

 This individual will have oversight of field procurement responsibilities. Supervises a team of up 10 Field Procurement Lead, Field Procurement Coordinators and Field Procurement Assistants.   Oversees processes and procedures for executing the work and monitors compliance and quality, assigns projects and tasks, and assists in recruiting and training personnel. Coordinates closely with Project Procurement Managers to assure Project requirements are fulfilled. Assists staff with particularly difficult and out-of-the-ordinary problem-solving challenges. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Source and award field purchase orders per SOP and site-specific requirements

Develop and expand the project supplier list

Develop and manage relationships with existing and new suppliers

Research procurement history to benchmark field procurement efforts

Administer any purchase orders assigned from the Home Office Procurement team

Manage purchase order process from requisition through the delivery of goods or services

Attend necessary project meetings

Conduct bid reviews with the site team and suppliers

Negotiate with suppliers for the best value

Look for cost savings and value-added opportunities with current or new supply base

Retain documents related to field procurement efforts including requisitions, specifications, correspondence, order, and acknowledgments as well as revisions

Requires experience negotiating and managing contracts  

Develop and communicate award recommendations for bid packages

Schedule and/or participate in site kick-off meetings

Participate and contribute to regular field procurement meetings

Maintain and develop knowledge of procurement applications including Oracle, PPMS, and other support software

Develop and manage the project field procurement mobilization and demobilization efforts 

Support site Overage, Shortage, and Damage (OS&D) communication with suppliers and the project team

Communication skills - interface and communicate with the project and home office Management, reporting Staff, project Crafts, Expediting and Support Services

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• At least 7 years of experience in procurement 
• Experience managing 3-10 direct reports
• Experience in industrial procurement in related field is required. 
• Strong interpersonal skills