Project Procurement Manager

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for leading all procurement activities aligned with customer project execution. This role serves as a critical link between Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, within budget, and to required specifications. Operating in a dynamic, project-driven environment, the Project Procurement Manager owns procurement delivery for assigned projects, driving cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

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 escalate 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.

Requirements

• & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or project management, preferably within industrial or engineered-to-order environments.
• Experience in Industrial or Engineering to Order is a Must 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.
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Pay

• $95,000-$130,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc.
• We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.
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