Strategic Project Procurement Lead

RXinsider LTD.; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for complex projects in a dynamic, industrial setting. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection and contracts, and align procurement with project timelines to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

In this role, you will partner with Engineering to define specs, collaborate with Project Managers to coordinate plans, and own budgets while identifying cost-saving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably within industrial or engineered-to-order environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation, contract execution, and delivery management.
• Align procurement execution with project schedules, ensuring all critical milestones and long-lead items are delivered on time.
• Act as the primary procurement point of contact within project teams.
• Partner closely with Engineering to define technical specifications and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to align procurement plans with project timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
• Own and manage project procurement budgets, monitoring spends and forecast accuracy.
• Drive cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Proactively identify and mitigate cost risks to protect project margins.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting project requirements.
• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Resolve supplier issues and elevate risks as needed to ensure project continuity.
• Identify supply chain and procurement risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain visibility into procurement status, risks, and recovery plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual standards, and quality requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to knowledge-sharing across projects.
• Support supplier development and long-term capability building.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ovivo by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for complex projects in a dynamic, industrial setting. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier selection and contracts, and align procurement with project timelines to ensure on-time delivery and cost control.

In this role, you will partner with Engineering to define specs, collaborate with Project Managers to coordinate plans, and own budgets while identifying cost-saving