Senior Projects Procurement Lead

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in the USA seeks a Projects Procurement Manager to organize and control procurement activities across all U.S. project categories, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets.

The role leads major procurement categories, issues RFPs/RFQs, evaluates bids, negotiates terms, and ensures supplier performance while maintaining compliance with company policies. Travel up to 50% is required; strong ERP knowledge (SAP preferred) and cross-functional collaboration are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, 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.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet tools; ability to learn ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

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

Internet tools

Job description

Ormat Technologies, Inc. in the USA seeks a Projects Procurement Manager to organize and control procurement activities across all U.S. project categories, ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets.

The role leads major procurement categories, issues RFPs/RFQs, evaluates bids, negotiates terms, and ensures supplier performance while maintaining compliance with company policies. Travel up to 50% is required; strong ERP knowledge (SAP preferred) and cross-functional collaboration are