Senior Procurement Manager

Mace•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project: Provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages including EPC procurement review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and procurement schedule governance ensuring alignment with schedule requirements, GMP compliance, and Lilly’s contracting standards. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first - Going home safe and well Client focus – Deliver on our promise Integrity – Always do the right thing Create opportunity – For our people to excel

Requirements

Proven experience in procurement leadership, delivering category strategies and driving commercial value across complex programmes.
Strong expertise in procurement governance, including EPC review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and schedule alignment.
Demonstrated ability to conduct due diligence and develop strong company and market understanding to inform procurement decisions.
Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, embedding processes, monitoring performance, and delivering through cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership capability, managing and developing teams through performance management, coaching, and talent development.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build effective internal and external relationships.
Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, with a track record of delivering objectives on time in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

Category Management & Leadership.
Development and maintains Relationship Management Expert.
Manages and provides leadership to team/s, ensuring the principals, structures, tools/capabilities and responsibilities are in place to diver plans and deliver excellence.
Due Diligence & Company / Market Understanding.
Value Creating re Process, Performance & Commercial Activity.
Plan Development & Implementation incl Embedding, Monitoring, Delivering via Others.
Delivers on Objectives in Challenging Situations on Time.
Provides performance management, talent development and coaching.
Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
Manages and influences key/senior stakeholders.
Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.