Procurement Director

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About The Position

The Procurement Director, Major Projects provides strategic leadership for procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and contracting activities supporting the company’s major capital projects portfolio. The role develops procurement strategies to promote cost competitiveness, supply chain reliability, risk mitigation, and successful execution of large-scale engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. The Procurement Director partners with Operations, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Finance, and Executive Leadership to strengthen procurement practices, manage strategic supplier relationships, and support delivery of complex projects safely, on time, and within budget. The role also leads and develops procurement and supply chain personnel and supports business growth through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams and strategic supplier relationships.
Proven success negotiating complex commercial agreements and leading procurement organizations.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strategic leadership and executive presence.
Commercial and financial acumen.
Contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
Supply chain risk management skills.
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Talent development and team leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or MBA.
5+ years of experience with legal training on commercial matters.
Experience supporting large-scale utility, transmission, substation, renewable energy, industrial, or EPC construction projects.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for major projects and company-wide sourcing initiatives.
Develop and maintain contract templates as needed for company-wide and project-specific use.
Resolve contract escalations and disputed issues.
Lead procurement planning, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial management activities.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
Provide procurement leadership during project planning, estimating, and execution phases.
Identify and mitigate supply chain, commercial, and project execution risks.
Drive supplier performance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Project Directors and Operations Leaders to align procurement activities with project objectives.
Oversee procurement governance, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, and material pricing to support informed decision-making.
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and supply chain personnel.
Track and report key procurement metrics, savings initiatives, and supplier performance.
Support business growth through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement best practices.