Project Procurement Specialist

Andritz AG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ AG in Charlotte, NC seeks a Project Procurement Specialist to oversee hydro refurbishment supply chains and manage complex supplier work packages from sourcing to delivery.

You will lead supplier selections, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with engineering, project management, and field teams to ensure timely project execution. The role is office-based in Charlotte with regular collaboration across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in hydroelectric generation or heavy industrial refurbishment.
• Experience in project procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to manage supplier performance, schedules, execution risks, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional project teams.
• Familiarity with supplier quality requirements and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage hydro refurbishment and manufacturing work packages from sourcing through final delivery.
• Develop sourcing and execution strategies for complex equipment, services, and project work scopes.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and change management.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage expediting activities, and implement recovery plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical, quality, and schedule risks.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, supplier quality, logistics, and field service teams to support project execution.
• Review technical requirements, supplier proposals, manufacturing plans, and project schedules.
• Serve as the primary procurement interface for assigned projects and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Project procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Project Procurement Specialist

Job family: Supply Chain

Business area: Hydropower

Contract location: Charlotte, NC, US

Working location: Charlotte

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

ANDRITZ Hydro is seeking an experienced Project Procurement Specialist to support hydroelectric refurbishment and modernization projects throughout North America.

In this role, you will manage complex supplier work packages and work closely with engineering, project management, quality, and field teams to help deliver critical power generation equipment and services. Because of the close collaboration required, the position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hydro refurbishment and manufacturing work packages from sourcing through final delivery.
• Develop sourcing and execution strategies for complex equipment, services, and project work scopes.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and change management.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage expediting activities, and implement recovery plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical, quality, and schedule risks.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, supplier quality, logistics, and field service teams to support project execution.
• Review technical requirements, supplier proposals, manufacturing plans, and project schedules.
• Serve as the primary procurement interface for assigned projects and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Do you fit the profile?

We are looking for a motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in hydroelectric generation, power generation, rotating equipment, heavy industrial manufacturing, refurbishment, machining, fabrication, welding, or related industries.
• Experience in project procurement, project execution, manufacturing, engineering, field service, or supplier management.
• Experience working with engineered-to-order equipment and complex manufacturing or refurbishment projects.
• Ability to manage supplier performance, project schedules, execution risks, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional project teams.
• Familiarity with supplier quality requirements, manufacturing processes, contract management, and commercial risk management.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an asset.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.