Senior Procurement Lead – Utilities & Infrastructure

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampirical Solutions LLC is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the procurement team supporting large-scale utility and infrastructure projects. You will oversee sourcing, supplier selection, delivery, and project execution to ensure timely arrival of critical materials and services.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering, Project Management, Field Operations, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, including prior leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Experience supporting procurement activities within utility, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or other project-based environments.
• Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and successfully manage multiple projects.
• Experience developing procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Experience working within ERP, accounting, procurement, or MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Procurement Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support complex utility and infrastructure projects.
• Drive competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, and strategic supplier selection decisions.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, service levels, commercial terms, and quality expectations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to lead times, tariffs, supplier capacity, and market conditions.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement activities with project schedules, material requirements, and business objectives.
• Oversee supplier performance management programs, including scorecards, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage a variety of contract structures and support commercial negotiations in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely execution of procurement activities, from Bill of Materials (BOM) development through purchase order issuance and material delivery.
• Monitor procurement metrics, cost savings initiatives, and supplier performance trends to support data-driven decision making.
• Support process improvement efforts, procurement compliance initiatives, and ethical sourcing practices across the supply chain.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, suppliers, and leadership to proactively address procurement challenges and maintain project momentum.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Deltek Vantagepoint

Primavera P6

Bluebeam Revu

Excel/SharePoint

Job description

Ampirical Solutions LLC is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the procurement team supporting large-scale utility and infrastructure projects. You will oversee sourcing, supplier selection, delivery, and project execution to ensure timely arrival of critical materials and services.

You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with Engineering, Project Management, Field Operations, Finance, and