Strategic Project Procurement Lead

hargroveepc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) plan

Teammate-owned company culture

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader in Baton Rouge, LA, to oversee procurement planning and execution on major industrial projects. You will negotiate with suppliers, interpret scopes, and lead a procurement team to deliver on-time, cost-effective acquisitions.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in project procurement, CPSM credentials preferred, and a strong command of SAP/Ariba and INCOTERMS. This role emphasizes meticulous contract terms, risk management, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor or Master in related field preferred.
• CPSM certification highly preferred.
• At least 20 years of relevant industrial SCM experience in project procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans for goods and services across projects.
• Interpret project scopes, statements of work and schedules.
• Mentor procurement teammates.
• Assist in developing project manhour estimates.
• Lead a procurement team on various projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract terms knowledge

Incoterms

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Project procurement experience

SAP Ariba ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Hargrove is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader in Baton Rouge, LA, to oversee procurement planning and execution on major industrial projects. You will negotiate with suppliers, interpret scopes, and lead a procurement team to deliver on-time, cost-effective acquisitions.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in project procurement, CPSM credentials preferred, and a strong command of SAP/Ariba and INCOTERMS. This role emphasizes meticulous contract terms, risk management, and cross-functional