Project Procurement Manager

About the role

The Project Procurement Manager takes ownership of end-to-end procurement delivery for assigned projects, from the bid phase and project handover through execution and close-out. The role develops and manages procurement strategies, plans and schedules to secure the timely and cost-effective supply of engineered materials and services, working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Logistics, Finance and Legal.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities from bid through execution and close-out, and develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules, WBS and milestones
• Manage RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), coordinate bid evaluations and lead supplier negotiations
• Build supplier relationships, support onboarding and qualification, and monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, compliance and safety
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, change control, claims, variations and liquidated damages, and protect contractual entitlements
• Coordinate supplier quality, expediting, logistics and Incoterms, and ensure supplier documentation meets project and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supplier due diligence, export controls and sanctions, and support digitalization and continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement or a related discipline
• At least 6 years of procurement experience in a project-based environment
• Proven experience procuring engineered products and/or technical services, and managing procurement across the project lifecycle
• Experience with project procurement strategies and package plans; international sourcing and experience in service, engineering, infrastructure, energy or project businesses are strongly preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional European languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Project procurement management, strategic sourcing and RFx management
• Supplier negotiation, relationship and performance management, contract and claims management
• SAP or equivalent ERP systems, Microsoft Office and analytical tools
• Incoterms, expediting, WBS and procurement scheduling