Project Procurement Manager

The Substation Project Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring successful project execution by overseeing all procurement activities for multiple substation projects. Acting as the main point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, this position drives procurement strategies, optimizes workflows, and ensures compliance with sourcing processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives while delivering cost savings and value through strategic sourcing.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in project and sales meetings as a core team member to shape strategies early and optimize internal workflows.
• Coordinate all procurement resources and activities across assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence to sourcing and procurement processes.
• Analyze customer inquiries during bid preparation and understand functional needs to incorporate supplier innovations.
• Support project cost calculations with accurate material cost data.
• Review scope of supply and contract agreements; provide negotiation recommendations.
• Drive and implement procurement strategies within projects.
• Support commodity managers and specialist buyers in contractual and price negotiations.
• Serve as the primary contact between procurement and other stakeholders (engineering, tender management, project management).
• Oversee procurement for 5–6 concurrent projects, managing 6–7 commodities per project.
• Coordinate supplier installation and performance.

Must-Have Qualifications

Nice-to-Have Qualifications