Strategic Project Procurement Lead

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive delivery on our most strategic, high-value customer projects. You will own automation procurement, develop strategies, and align with objectives across multiple functions to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

You will influence cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead risk and change management. The role requires executive communication and a proven track record of resolving complex procurement challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in project-based procurement on complex automation projects
• Proven track record managing procurement for large-scale, strategic customer projects
• Expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, project execution, and risk management
• Strong understanding of project management principles and reporting

Responsibilities

• Take charge of procurement delivery for Dematic’s most strategic customer projects
• Develop and complete project-specific procurement strategies aligned with objectives and requirements
• Act as the main procurement leader for scope, schedule, quality, cost, and commitments
• Drive accountability across PM, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Category Management and suppliers
• Lead procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects and accounts
• Balance cost, schedule, risk, supplier performance, and customer commitments

Skills

Project-Based Procurement

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Project Management Principles

Procurement Performance Metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

CPSM certification preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Executive Scorecards

Risk Heat Maps

Job description

Dematic is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive delivery on our most strategic, high-value customer projects. You will own automation procurement, develop strategies, and align with objectives across multiple functions to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

You will influence cross-functional teams, manage supplier performance, and lead risk and change management. The role requires executive communication and a proven track record of resolving complex procurement challenges.