Project Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior procurement lead to manage end-to-end procurement on complex, engineered-to-order projects in Minnesota. You will partner with Engineering and Project Management to define specs, evaluate suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery while driving cost savings and risk mitigation.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and ERP skills (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics), and experience working across multicultural teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably in industrial or engineered-to-order environments.
• Experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for projects from sourcing to delivery.
• Align procurement with project schedules and milestones.
• Serve as primary procurement contact within project teams.
• Define technical specifications with Engineering and evaluate suppliers.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with timelines.
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing and negotiations.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain visibility into procurement status and recovery plans.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

ERP Systems Proficiency

Sourcing

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management
• Align procurement execution with project schedules, ensuring critical milestones and long-lead items are delivered on time
• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams
• Partner with Engineering to define technical specifications and evaluate supplier capabilities
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with project timelines and deliverables
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery
• Manage project procurement budgets, spend monitoring, and forecast accuracy
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering
• Identify and mitigate cost risks to protect project margins
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers
• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics
• Resolve supplier issues and escal risks to ensure project continuity
• Identify procurement and supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain visibility into procurement status, risks, and recovery plans
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and quality requirements
• Implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to knowledge sharing across projects
• Support supplier development and long-term capability building

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably within industrial or engineered-to-order environments
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and contract management, while ensuring alignment with project timelines and budgets. Proven ability to drive cost savings and manage supplier performance in complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Supplier Management
• Contract Management
• Negotiation Skills
• ERP Systems Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Project Management
• Cost Savings
• Supplier Evaluation
• Budget Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Process Improvement
• Technical Specifications
• Quality Requirements

Soft Skills

• Negotiation
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Adaptability
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Industrial Procurement
• Engineered-to-Order
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Multicultural Teams
• Supplier Development

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Office