Strategic Capital Projects Procurement Lead

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior procurement professional to lead capital project sourcing and contracting. You will partner with engineering, project management, operations, and other internal stakeholders to drive strategic procurement and ensure governance compliance.

Responsibilities include drafting RFIs and RFPs, evaluating supplier options, and managing supplier performance with KPIs while building strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, with construction and equipment procurement.
• Knowledge of contract law and reading technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for capital projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance.
• Draft RFIs and RFPs.
• Identify innovative sourcing strategies and supplier options.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives.
• Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier models, and spend history.
• Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder issues.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal partners.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior procurement professional to lead capital project sourcing and contracting. You will partner with engineering, project management, operations, and other internal stakeholders to drive strategic procurement and ensure governance compliance.

Responsibilities include drafting RFIs and RFPs, evaluating supplier options, and managing supplier performance with KPIs while building strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.