Hydropower Project Procurement Lead

Andritz AG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Hydro in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for hydroelectric refurbishment and modernization projects across the United States. This is a hands-on working manager role with responsibility for sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and delivery, while guiding a project procurement team.

The ideal candidate will manage complex contracts, coordinate with engineering, project management, quality, and logistics, and travel to sites as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Significant experience in project procurement, supply chain, project execution, or supplier management in engineered-to-order environments.
• Experience leading procurement professionals or cross-functional teams.
• Experience in hydroelectric generation or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex supplier work packages, negotiations, contracts, changes, and schedules.
• Travel willingness to supplier and project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project procurement across hydro refurbishment and manufacturing portfolios, including planning and sourcing strategies.
• Coach and develop the Project Procurement Specialists in Charlotte and coordinate with Shared Services Center in Mexico.
• Personally manage complex work packages, including supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, changes and delivery.
• Review technical requirements and supplier proposals to ensure PO execution aligns with project needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and expediting activities; implement recovery plans as needed.
• Mitigate commercial, technical, quality, capacity, and schedule risks across projects.
• Act as the primary procurement interface for assigned projects with engineering and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

ANDRITZ Hydro in Charlotte, NC, seeks an experienced Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for hydroelectric refurbishment and modernization projects across the United States. This is a hands-on working manager role with responsibility for sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and delivery, while guiding a project procurement team.

The ideal candidate will manage complex contracts, coordinate with engineering, project management, quality, and logistics, and travel to sites as