Manager, Operational Procurement

LUMA Energy•Santurce-NEOS, PR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads the Operational Procurement team in managing the competitive bidding and purchase order lifecycle while executing procurement and contracting processes and monitoring performance metrics to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of goods and services. Supervises operational procurement activities to ensure timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services that support organizational needs. Evaluates and implements workload‑allocation frameworks based on customer groups and material/service volumes to optimize team efficiency and service delivery. Manages end‑to‑end requisition processes—including requirements gathering, competitive bidding, vendor negotiations, and contract/P.O. creation—to secure compliant, high‑value sourcing outcomes. Implements and reinforces procurement standards through stakeholder liaison and staff training, improving specification accuracy, quality control, cost efficiency, and use of the local supplier base. Manages and develops team members to build capability and improve collaboration, resulting in higher engagement and productivity. Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets. Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement. Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks. Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity. Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field.
5 years' experience in a similar functional role, with at least 3 years' overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects in a Supervisor role.
Experience managing day-to-day operations, teams, defining work plans and achieving departmental objectives.
Experience as subject matter-expert, asset resource and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to provide support to internal/external clients.
Experience leading and collaborating projects to support process improvements.
Demonstrates deep knowledge of procurement processes and applies best practices to ensure timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services.
Skilled in requirements gathering, competitive bidding, vendor negotiations, and contract/P.O. management to secure compliant, high‑value sourcing outcomes.
Demonstrates strong operational procurement expertise to ensure timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize workload based on business needs and operational criticality.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written proficiency in both languages, English and Spanish, to support negotiations, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Proficient organizational and time management skills.
Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
Demonstrate strong leadership ability in high pressure scenarios with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 3 years of experience performing related functions and at least 2 years in a Manager role.
Knowledge of federal and state procurement requirements and compliance standards, including familiarity with 2 CFR 200, is preferred.
CPSM, SCMP/Plog/PMP/APICS or other applicable certifications or designations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises operational procurement activities to ensure timely, cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services that support organizational needs.
Evaluates and implements workload‑allocation frameworks based on customer groups and material/service volumes to optimize team efficiency and service delivery.
Manages end‑to‑end requisition processes—including requirements gathering, competitive bidding, vendor negotiations, and contract/P.O. creation—to secure compliant, high‑value sourcing outcomes.
Implements and reinforces procurement standards through stakeholder liaison and staff training, improving specification accuracy, quality control, cost efficiency, and use of the local supplier base.
Manages and develops team members to build capability and improve collaboration, resulting in higher engagement and productivity.
Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets.
Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.
Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.