Procurement analyst Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

SUMMARY

The Capital Projects Procurement Manager will play a critical role in planning, coordinating and executing the strategic sourcing and procurement activities related to capital projects and national agreements. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery timelines for materials, equipment, and services required for capital and other key projects and negotiating contracts for such projects, in close alignment with other key stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Legal and Finance. This position requires strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of the capital sourcing space and OEM and national vendor landscape, project management, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to effectively source and execute capital projects and national agreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Sourcing : Develop and execute sourcing strategies in alignment with the scope of work / project scope to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services at the desired quality and service levels, and timely project execution while ensuring compliance with Titan America Procurement, EHS, Sustainability and other relevant policies.
• Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers / vendors capable of meeting project and supply requirements. Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Contract Negotiation : Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, quality and service levels and project and supply execution milestone agreements. Ensure contracts are structured to mitigate risks and align with project objectives.
• Cost Management : Analyze project budgets and cost estimates to identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization. Implement cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, value engineering, and alternative sourcing strategies. Manage change order process in alignment with project managers and vendors.
• Risk Management : Assess and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact project timelines or outcomes. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, unexpected scope changes and other contingencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, finance, operations, and project management to align sourcing activities with project and supply requirements and objectives. Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance and monitor compliance with contractual agreements. Conduct regular performance reviews and take corrective actions as needed to address issues and drive continuous improvement. Develop dashboards and standard & customized reports as needed to track and report status on specific projects or on the procurement function & projects pipeline. Track & report savings, cost avoidance and cost inflation / budget deviations in a timely manner.
• Compliance and Ethics : Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to sourcing and procurement activities. Promote ethical business practices and uphold the highest standards of integrity in all dealings with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS