Strategic Project Procurement Lead

Burns & McDonnell (old); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement processes across multiple projects in the US. You will ensure compliant, timely delivery of materials and equipment, manage supplier relations, and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

The role requires a strong background in construction or industrial manufacturing, 10+ years of procurement experience, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training; 3–5 years in construction or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with project management teams.
• Proven negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• C.P.M. or CPSM certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Oracle software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple jobsites.
• Consult on purchasing services for various projects and source suppliers for defined scopes of work.
• Lead supplier evaluation, establish procurement strategy, and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate agreements and lead implementation, coordination, and enforcement of terms.
• Facilitate meetings to review supplier performance and benchmarking; communicate with project teams and executives.
• Monitor and forecast the supply base, market factors, costs, and competition; drive cost savings and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement processes across multiple projects in the US. You will ensure compliant, timely delivery of materials and equipment, manage supplier relations, and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization.

The role requires a strong background in construction or industrial manufacturing, 10+ years of procurement experience, and a track record of cross-functional collaboration and negotiation.