Strategic Project Procurement Lead

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to manage procurement for proposals and projects. You will lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of equipment, services, and construction contracts.

The role requires a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, strong analytical and budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate across teams. Flexible, hybrid work options may be available after the initial period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected).

Responsibilities

• Purchases assigned equipment, construction, and service contracts for projects following established policies and procedures
• Assists in project setup of procurement related activities
• Executes and manages the procurement process on assigned contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts
• Leads negotiations for assigned procurements and/or construction contracts
• Collaborates to resolve complex claims or other contract issues
• Ensures contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule
• Assists with development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules
• Monitors project procurement activities and reports status
• May develop presentations to clients and joint venture partners
• May coordinate budgetary pricing to support estimating/proposals
• List possible positions receiving direction: Procurement Representative, Procurement Administrator, Expediter

Skills

Analytics

Attention to Detail

Budget Development

Communication

MS Office / Databases

Team Coordination

Education

BA or BS in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to manage procurement for proposals and projects. You will lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of equipment, services, and construction contracts.

The role requires a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, strong analytical and budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate across teams. Flexible, hybrid work options may be available after the initial period.