Program Procurement Lead

natgridProd•Waltham, MA

1d•$109,000 - $184,000

About The Position

The Program Procurement Lead is responsible for leading end to end sourcing, category strategy development, and supplier management across complex, high value procurement portfolios and capital programs. This role combines hands on commercial execution with strategic category and program level procurement leadership, ensuring alignment with business objectives, delivery of measurable value, and long term supply chain resilience. The individual will lead a team of Buyers and Associate Buyers, while supporting procurement strategy and execution across large scale capital programs and multi project portfolios.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement leadership
Proven experience supporting capital programs, infrastructure projects, or large scale sourcing portfolios
Strong expertise in commercial negotiations and complex contract structures
Demonstrated track record delivering cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation
Experience leading and developing procurement teams (buyers)
Strong stakeholder engagement across technical, commercial, and program environments
Bachelor’s degree required; certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS) preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with EPC / EPCM / DBB contracting models
Familiarity with transmission, utilities, or energy infrastructure programs
Experience in program procurement governance and portfolio level planning
Strong knowledge of TCO modeling, supplier risk management, and market intelligence
Experience working within US energy markets, with exposure to Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and PJM is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the end to end sourcing lifecycle (RFI/RFP/RFx, negotiation , contract execution) for complex, high value engagements
Develop and execute commercial negotiation strategies, including pricing models, risk allocation, and contract structures
Drive competitive sourcing events to optimize cost, quality, and service delivery
Ensure contracts align with legal, regulatory, and risk management frameworks
Develop and execute multi year category strategies aligned with business priorities and capital investment plans
Perform spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking
Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and lifecycle cost modeling
Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives
Support procurement delivery across large scale capital programs (e.g., infrastructure, transmission, EPC projects)
Develop and implement program level procurement strategies, aligned with project timelines, risk profiles, and delivery models
Lead sourcing for major program packages (e.g., EPC, engineering services, equipment, construction services)
Coordinate procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects within a program or portfolio
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure procurement integration into project delivery plans
Support development of contracting strategies (EPC, EPCM, DBB, framework agreements)
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks impacting program delivery (capacity constraints, market volatility, supplier dependency)
Monitor and report on procurement performance across programs (cost, schedule, risk, supplier performance)
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and governance framework
Establish preferred supplier programs, pricing mechanisms, and onboarding processes
Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders (Engineering, Legal, Finance, Operations, Program Teams)
Lead supplier performance management, including KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers and Associate Buyers
Provide direction on sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier engagement
Foster a high performance, collaborative procurement culture
Support capability development, training, and knowledge sharing
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across sourcing and contract management
Manage multiple concurrent sourcing and program initiatives effectively
Support implementation and optimization of procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)