Senior Manager - Procurement (Sites/Projects)

Ionna Llc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

IONNA is seeking a highly organized Senior Manager of Projects Procurement to build and lead the procurement capability for a high volume of site development and construction projects. You will partner with Deployment and Projects teams to create scalable processes, tools, and controls that manage cost, vendor performance, and commercial risk.

The role requires on-site leadership in Durham, NC with full-time availability, and candidates must be U.S. citizens or green card holders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction procurement or related roles.
• Experience sourcing design/construction services and leading RFQ processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across Procurement, Deployment, Design, Legal, Finance, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key design firms and General Contractors supporting IONNA projects.
• Lead the construction procurement lifecycle from assignment through award and project completion.
• Partner closely with Deployment and Projects teams to align sourcing with delivery priorities.
• Build scalable procurement processes, reporting, dashboards, and governance controls.
• Use bid, award, vendor-performance, and change-order data to actively manage project cost and risk.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Construction procurement

Job description

Reports To: Director of PSCM

Target Base Salary for this role is $130 - 145k, plus bonus and vehicle stipend. This range represents our good-faith estimate of the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire. Individual offers within the range may vary based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and role requirements.

Work Location Requirement

This role requires a full-time onsite presence in Durham, NC.

Work Authorization Requirement

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort.

Role Summary

IONNA is seeking a highly organized, execution-focused Senior Manager of Projects Procurement to build and lead the procurement capability supporting a high volume of site development and construction projects. Working in close partnership with the Deployment and Projects team, this leader will create scalable processes, tools, and commercial controls that enable projects to move efficiently from planning through completion while actively managing cost, vendor performance, and commercial risk.

Mission

Build a scalable procurement operation that partners seamlessly with Deployment and Projects, equips teams to manage a high volume of site-development and construction projects, and actively controls project cost from initial planning through completion.

Key Performance Indicators

• Competitive coverage, capacity, and readiness of the design and General Contractor vendor portfolio.
• Cycle time and process compliance across GC assignment, RFQ issuance, quote vetting, bid recommendation, and award.
• Bid competitiveness and commercial alignment against approved scope, schedule, and project requirements.
• Change-order frequency and value compared with assumptions identified during quote vetting and bid award.
• Vendor performance trends, stakeholder feedback, and corrective-action closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key design firms and General Contractors supporting IONNA projects.
• Lead the construction procurement lifecycle from assignment through award and project completion.
• Partner closely with Deployment and Projects teams to align sourcing with delivery priorities.
• Build scalable procurement processes, reporting, dashboards, and governance controls.
• Use bid, award, vendor-performance, and change-order data to actively manage project cost and risk.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in construction procurement, strategic sourcing, general contracting, project delivery, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Experience sourcing design and construction services and leading competitive RFQ processes.
• Strong understanding of construction scopes, estimates, bid leveling, exclusions, unit pricing, change orders, and commercial risk.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across Procurement, Deployment, Design, Legal, Finance, and executive stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practical construction procurement leader who understands both commercial details and operational realities.
• Comfortable challenging assumptions, clarifying scope, and driving decisions.


• Builds strong vendor relationships while maintaining accountability and commercial discipline.


• Brings structure to ambiguity and continuously improves procurement processes.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Competitive and capable General Contractor portfolio supporting deployment goals.
• Scalable sourcing processes with predictable cycle times and clear ownership.
• Integrated partnership between Procurement and Deployment.
• Improved project-cost outcomes through disciplined sourcing and commercial controls.
• Leadership visibility into sourcing progress, vendor health, and commercial exposure.

About IONNA

IONNA is building the nation's premier EV charging network, backed by the world's leading automakers. IONNA's mission is to make EV charging and EV road trips effortless through world-class charging infrastructure, exceptional customer experiences, and deep integration with OEM partners.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.