Project Procurement Lead

Jobtailor

Missouri

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Dematic is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive delivery on our most strategic, high-value customer projects. You will own automation procurement, develop strategies, and align with objectives across multiple functions to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

You will influence cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead risk and change management. The role requires executive communication and a proven track record of resolving complex procurement challenges.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in project-based procurement on complex automation projects
Proven track record managing procurement for large-scale, strategic customer projects
Expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, project execution, and risk management
Strong understanding of project management principles and reporting

Responsibilities

Take charge of procurement delivery for Dematic’s most strategic customer projects
Develop and complete project-specific procurement strategies aligned with objectives and requirements
Act as the main procurement leader for scope, schedule, quality, cost, and commitments
Drive accountability across PM, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Category Management and suppliers
Lead procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects and accounts
Balance cost, schedule, risk, supplier performance, and customer commitments

Skills

Project-Based Procurement

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Project Management Principles

Procurement Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

CPSM certification preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Executive Scorecards

Risk Heat Maps

Job description

Take charge of procurement delivery for Dematic’s most intricate, strategic, and high-value customer projects
Develop and complete project-specific procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, customer requirements, and business goals
Act as the main procurement leader, responsible for procurement outcomes supporting scope, schedule, quality, cost, and customer commitments
Drive accountability across Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Category Management, and suppliers
Lead procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects and strategic customer accounts
Balance cost, schedule, risk, supplier performance, and customer commitments to make well-founded business decisions
Develop and maintain Procurement Execution Plans aligned to achievements, supplier commitments, critical path activities, and risk mitigation efforts
Own procurement risk and issue management, proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks impacting project outcomes
Assess and manage procurement impacts related to scope changes, engineering revisions, supplier changes, commercial modifications, and schedule changes
Lead resolution of complex supplier performance, quality, capacity, commercial, and delivery issues
Partner with Category Management to develop sourcing strategies and secure qualified suppliers
Influence project collaborators, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams without direct authority
Serve as a trusted procurement advisor and business leader in project reviews, executive discussions, and customer engagements
Own procurement performance metrics, executive reporting, achievement tracking, supplier performance, and procurement commitments
Lead continuous improvement, organizational capability development, and mentoring to strengthen procurement project execution excellence

Requirements

10+ years of relevant project-based procurement experience supporting complex automation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or capital equipment projects
Proven track record in managing procurement for large-scale, complex, and strategically important customer projects
Recognized expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, project execution, and risk management
Deep understanding of project management principles including critical path analysis, risk management, issue management, collaborator management, change control, and project performance reporting
Demonstrated expertise applying project management tools and methodologies including executive scorecards, risk heat maps, action registers, issue tracking systems, achievement reporting, and performance dashboards
Proven ability to influence project teams, suppliers, customers, and executive collaborators without direct authority
Strong business insight and ability to make sound decisions in complex and ambiguous situations
Proven track record managing resolution of highly complex supplier, commercial, and project implementation challenges
Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead multi-stakeholder, multi-region, and highly complex strategic projects
Background in process improvement and operational excellence preferred
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred experience with SAP and Microsoft Teams
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, and risk management, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Proficient in developing procurement strategies and execution plans that align with project objectives and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.

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