Strategic Procurement Manager (On-Call)

Mead & Hunt, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Middleton, WI seeks a strategic procurement manager to establish a procurement vision, optimize sourcing, and develop talent across the supply chain. The role emphasizes cost-effective strategies, master agreements, NDAs, and contracting to secure favorable terms while aligning with policy standards.

The on-call position may require varying weekly hours (0–40, and occasionally more). Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required, with at least two years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• 2+ years of capital procurement experience (or 6+ years without a degree)
• Experience developing procurement strategies, master agreements and NDAs
• Experience mentoring junior staff and aligning procurement with policy standards
• Experience negotiating favorable terms in contracts and sourcing strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to sourcing approaches for Replacement Parts and EPC/Design Build.
• Develop and manage contracts to optimize terms and conditions.
• Review and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and industry best practices.
• Develop sourcing strategies for parts and EPC subcontractors.
• Engage with internal partners and attend business team meetings; travel as needed.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

Mentoring staff

Policy development

NDAs & master agreements

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Master's degree in business administration

Tools

MS Office/ERP knowledge

Job description

Our company is experiencing unprecedented growth. We are seeking a strategic procurement manager. This individual will establish a procurement vision by leveraging and optimizing current procurement strategies. They will also promote expeditious cost-effective sourcing while developing existing talent to carryout procurement duties. Responsibilities include providing strategic guidance to support sourcing approaches for Replacement Parts and EPC/Design Build business; developing and managing contracts to ensure the most optimal terms and conditions are achieved; reviewing, developing and ensuring compliance standards within purchasing policies and aligning with industry best practices; developing sourcing strategies for parts and EPC subcontractors; participating in business team meetings to ensure engagement and facilitate relationships with internal business partners. Occasional travel will be required.

This position is currently an on-call (i.e., no benefits) position with the hours for this position could vary weekly from zero to 40, and potentially sometimes more than 40.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in business administration, business management or related field and at least two years of relevant capital procurement experience. If no degree, must have at least six years of relevant capital procurement experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all of the following: developing procurement strategies; developing master agreements, business schedules, NDAs, etc.; legal matters pertaining to procurement; developing purchasing policies; mentoring less experienced staff. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in business administration, business management or related field.

MEAD & HUNT, Inc.

Attn: Req. # 2020-3666

2440 Deming Way

Middleton, WI 53562

www.meadhunt.com