Project Procurement Team Lead

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced procurement leader to plan and execute strategic sourcing for major industrial projects. The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, contract terms, and timely purchase order execution to support project schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project procurement on heavy industrial facilities and a CPSM or equivalent certification, with strong negotiation and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with department standards and heavy industrial procurement.
• Experience with procurement on chemical, refining, pulp and paper, power and manufacturing projects.
• Ability to interpret contracts, terms, and payment conditions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with suppliers/contractors.
• Proficiency in SAP, Ariba or other ERP systems and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Developing procurement plans for goods and services across projects.
• Interpreting scopes, statements of work and project schedules.
• Mentoring procurement teammates and guiding team on budgets.
• Leading a procurement team on diverse projects and reporting to clients.
• Assisting in developing project manhour estimates.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

CPSM certification

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for Procurement planning and execution on major strategic projects. Responsibilities include strategic Supply Chain Management planning, developing requests for quote, evaluating commercial proposals, negotiating with suppliers, awarding purchase orders, and providing status reports to the project team and Client.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Developing procurement plans for the acquisition of goods and services in support of various projects.
• Interpreting project scopes, statements of work and project schedules.
• Mentoring less experienced Procurement Teammates.
• Assisting in the development of project manhour estimates.
• Leading a Procurement Team on various sizes and types of projects.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.

Registration: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires at least 20 years of relevant industrial experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically in Project Procurement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with and utilization of department standards.
• Familiarity with the execution of heavy industrial projects including chemical, refining, pulp and paper, power, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge and application of company standards.
• Ability to organize effectively and execute purchase orders/ contracts.
• Complete understanding of contract language and commercial terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge and understanding of contract law and the UCC.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively negotiate contract conditions with suppliers and/or contractors.
• Working knowledge of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS).
• Complete knowledge and understanding of payment terms.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of SAP, Ariba or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.