Strategic Capital Projects Procurement Lead

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Project Procurement Specialist to supply materials, equipment, and services for large capital projects. You will partner with engineering, construction, and EPC partners to keep schedules, costs, and quality aligned while managing risk and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, construction management, or related field; 5+ years of procurement experience preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, or capital-project environments is ideal.
• Familiar with RFQs, RFPs, bid analysis, supplier negotiations, expediting, and contract terms.
• Proficient with SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and standard Office apps.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Independent worker with timely, sound decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Forecast project needs and align procurement plans with milestones.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and acquire equipment, materials, and services.
• Oversee EPC contractors: bid packages, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Improve procurement processes, reduce risk, and enhance project value.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and safety expectations.
• Review contracts for flow-down provisions and alignment with requirements.
• Coordinate with teams to track material status and resolve supply issues.
• Build relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.

Skills

Procurement

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

RFP/RFQ

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in supply chain

Master’s degree preferred

CPSM/PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks an experienced Project Procurement Specialist to supply materials, equipment, and services for large capital projects. You will partner with engineering, construction, and EPC partners to keep schedules, costs, and quality aligned while managing risk and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.