Strategic Procurement Manager (On-Call)

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a strategic procurement manager to establish a procurement vision and optimize sourcing while developing internal talent.

The role supports Replacement Parts and EPC/Design Build, with focus on cost-effective sourcing and strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a business/management background and hands-on capital procurement experience, plus ability to develop master agreements, NDAs, and purchasing policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, or related field required.
• At least two years of relevant capital procurement experience; if no degree, six years of relevant capital procurement experience.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, master agreements, NDAs, and related policies.
• On-call position with no benefits; hours may vary weekly from zero to 40, and sometimes more.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to support sourcing approaches for Replacement Parts and EPC/Design Build business.
• Develop and manage contracts to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
• Review, develop, and ensure compliance standards within purchasing policies and align with industry best practices.
• Develop sourcing strategies for parts and EPC subcontractors.
• Participate in business team meetings to engage and foster relationships with internal partners.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract development

Vendor management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Job description

Overview

Our company is experiencing unprecedented growth. We are seeking a strategic procurement manager who will establish a procurement vision by leveraging and optimizing current procurement strategies. This individual will promote expeditious cost‑effective sourcing while developing existing talent to carry out procurement duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to support sourcing approaches for Replacement Parts and EPC/Design Build business.
• Develop and manage contracts to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
• Review, develop, and ensure compliance standards within purchasing policies and align with industry best practices.
• Develop sourcing strategies for parts and EPC subcontractors.
• Participate in business team meetings to ensure engagement and facilitate relationships with internal business partners.
• Occasional travel will be required.

Position Details

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

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in business administration, business management, or a 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in developing procurement strategies.
• Experience in developing master agreements, business schedules, NDAs, etc.
• Experience in legal matters pertaining to procurement.
• Experience in developing purchasing policies.
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff.
• Master's degree in business administration, business management, or related field.