Project Procurement Lead/Manager

Job Description: Project Procurement Lead

Role Overview

The Project Procurement Manager/Lead is the procurement representative within industrial/EPC projects, responsible for supporting strategic and operational procurement activities throughout the bid and project lifecycle. The role combines project procurement coordination with sourcing execution and acts as a key interface between business, engineering, suppliers, and procurement stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project Procurement Leadership

• Act as the primary procurement focal point for assigned projects
• Support the implementation and execution of project procurement strategies and plans
• Translate project targets into procurement actions aligned with cost, schedule, and quality objectives
• Ensure early involvement of procurement during development and engineering phases
• Apply procurement processes in compliance with company policies and external regulations
• Identify procurement risks and support mitigation actions

Strategic Sourcing & Contracting

• Support the development and implementation of contracting and sourcing strategies
• Identify, qualify, and manage consultants, EPC contractors, OEMs, and suppliers
• Coordinate tendering processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP, EOI)
• Participate in commercial negotiations in coordination with business and category teams
• Support commercial evaluations, cost analysis, and supplier recommendations
• Contribute to contract preparation and execution with legal and contract management teams

Supplier & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, and compliance with:
• Contractual obligations
• ESG / CSR / sustainability targets
• Escalate and support resolution of supplier performance issues
• Support contract execution and administration activities

Project Integration

• Interface with project teams, engineering, finance, and legal
• Support alignment of procurement activities with project timelines
• Contribute to cost competitiveness through market intelligence and benchmarking

Risk & Cost Management

• Support identification of procurement risks and implementation of mitigation plans
• Monitor procurement package budgets and cost evolution
• Contribute to achieving:
• Savings targets
• Performance improvements
• Value engineering initiatives

Market Intelligence

• Conduct continuous market analysis and supplier benchmarking
• Identify innovative sourcing solutions and alternative suppliers
• Maintain updated knowledge of:
• Contractor ecosystem
• Category strategies
• Market trends and risks

Team Coordination

• Supervise and support Procurement resources
• Ensure alignment with procurement strategy and project objectives
• Contribute to team development and capability building

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Procurement Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• EPC / industrial procurement processes
• Contracting strategies (lump sum, unit rate, framework agreements)
• Tendering and commercial evaluation
• Ability to manage complex technical packages (Mechanical, Electrical, Construction)

Project Management Skills

• Understanding of:
• Project lifecycle (FEED, execution, commissioning, O&M)
• Planning, scheduling, and cost control
• Ability to work in matrix project organizations

Commercial & Negotiation Skills

• Effective negotiation and influencing skills
• Good commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Ability to support management of medium to high-value contracts

Analytical & Risk Management

• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to assess risks, opportunities, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder Management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Cross-functional collaboration

Digital & Tools

• Experience with ERP and procurement systems:
• SAP / Ariba (preferred)
• Strong skills in:
• Excel / data analysis
• Procurement dashboards and reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership mindset and accountability
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work in dynamic project environments
• High ethical standards and compliance awareness

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Engineering is a must, MBA Supply Chain, Project and Risk Management is plus
• Minimum:
• 8–10 years in procurement
• 4+ years in project procurement / EPC environments
• Experience supporting industrial, infrastructure, or power generation projects

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS (Level 4–6)
• CIPP/CIPM, CISCP/CISCM
• CPSM / CSCP
• PMP (PMI) or RMP
• FIDIC or Contract Management certifications