Projects Procurement Manager USA

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Project Procurement professional to orchestrate procurement activities across U.S. projects, aligning with schedules, budgets, and company policies. You will drive supplier performance, develop procurement strategies, and manage complex bids and negotiations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 10–15 years in procurement, and 5–7 years of leadership experience. Travel up to 50% and ERP proficiency (SAP) are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, optimize, and control project procurement results to increase value added.
• Lead procurement for major project categories including construction materials, civil works, mechanical/electrical services, utilities, equipment, and consulting.
• Develop and implement project-specific procurement strategies with Global Procurement and Project Management.
• Initiate procurement processes, issue RFPs/RFQs, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and resolve challenges.
• Manage supplier performance and develop master supplier data.
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and documentation standards.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Construction, Engineering, O&M, Project Management, Finance, Logistics, and site teams.
• Oversee expediting and monitor delivery milestones; address schedule risks.
• Provide coaching to Buyer I and project procurement staff.
• Support development of procurement procedures and operational tools.
• Involve in HR matters including hiring, promotion, and disciplinary actions with plant management.
• Travel up to 50% as required.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we’re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.

We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.

Join a team that’s giving new life to the future of our planet.

Overview

This position is responsible for the organization and control of project-related procurement activities in the United States, with the objective of maximizing contribution to operating profit through effective purchasing, supplier management, and the optimization of procurement processes and resources. This position oversees procurement efforts across all U.S. project categories — including construction, civil works, mechanical and electrical services, utilities, equipment, temporary staffing, heavy‑equipment rental, and various consulting and permitting services — while ensuring alignment with project schedules, commercial requirements, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, execution, optimization, and control of project procurement results to increase economic value added.
• Leads procurement for major project categories including: foundation services, construction materials, construction services, civil works, mechanical and electrical services, utilities, equipment, temporary hires, crane rental, permitting, and consulting.
• Develops and implements project-specific procurement strategies in coordination with Global Procurement and Project Management.
• Initiates procurement processes, issues RFPs/RFQs, evaluates bids, negotiates commercial terms, and resolves procurement challenges.
• Manages supplier performance, qualification, and development of master supplier data.
• Ensures compliance with procurement procedures, insurance requirements, lien waivers, documentation standards, and delivery obligations.
• Coordinates procurement activities with Construction, Engineering, O&M, Project Management, Finance, Logistics, and site teams.
• Oversees expediting activities, monitors delivery milestones, and addresses schedule risks.
• Provides coaching and guidance to Buyer I and project procurement support staff.
• Supports the development and implementation of procurement procedures, processes, and operational tools.
• Involved in Human Resource matters including hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and termination of personnel in coordination with plant supervisory team and corporate management and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel long distances by car or air as required.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle safely.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economy, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of procurement experience, including project procurement in construction, utilities, civil, mechanical/electrical, or infrastructure environments.
• 5–7 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert negotiation skills, commercial competency, and strong process knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet tools, and ability to learn ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work with confidential and proprietary information.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; must operate a vehicle safely.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer and monitor using repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Position requires 80% sitting and 20% standing/walking.