Our client in the energy space is looking to bring on a Procurement Director to support their Capital Project programs. The Procurement Director will sit in a business-critical function connecting projects and procurement departments and will work to implement strategic sourcing strategies, support supplier relationships, oversee project inventory management, and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities:
Guide and lead the Projects Team, ensuring they receive proper training and share best practices for efficient project-procurement activities.
Handle personnel matters, including performance feedback, support, work assignments, and administrative tasks.
Foster a positive, open work environment, promoting systematic approaches and disciplined task execution.
Communicate and support project managers with sourcing strategies to ensure quality, cost savings, and timely delivery of materials and services.
Stay informed about market conditions and trends that could impact the company's growth and maintenance initiatives.
Assess departmental processes and performance, addressing any issues or concerns.
Regularly update Management on departmental projects, goals, and objectives.
Set and monitor performance requirements and goals, ensuring teams meet expectations and compliance guidelines.
Work with Internal Audit to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Support sourcing strategies with suppliers to foster relationships and optimize their performance.
Maintain and utilize standard terms, conditions, and contract templates, incorporating legal, risk, and contractor assessments.
Assist with complex negotiations or provide guidance on agreements and supplier relationships to protect the company's interests.
Oversee physical inventory management, including purchasing, auditing, and policy compliance.
Manage the identification, valuation, and disposition of surplus materials, ensuring proper authorization and accounting.
Promote procurement participation in project status meetings with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
Collaborate on developing and maintaining Engineering Standards and the Approved Manufacturer List (AML).
Develop and maintain departmental information management processes and sites, ensuring continuous improvement.
Oversee key technology systems used by the Procurement and Projects departments.
Implement the Oracle Projects Module to standardize project administration and ensure adoption by project managers.
Drive digital transformation within the procurement department by adopting new technologies to enhance efficiency.
Ensure all stakeholders, particularly the procurement team, have clear visibility into project procurement plans, including materials, services, budgets, and timelines.
Report to stakeholders and manage capital-projects spending effectively.
Oversee the expeditors team to ensure timely fulfillment of project-related needs.
Lead the rollout and enforcement of procurement-project processes, ensuring project managers adhere to established procedures.
Provide guidance and support to requisitioners for project materials and services, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines.
Maintain consistent attendance and high performance.
Be ready to work non-traditional hours as required.
Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Prioritize personal safety, company assets, employee safety, and public safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline, or appropriate work experience
A minimum of 10 years direct work experience in Projects Management and Procurement
Past experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/or project management perspective
Preference toward candidates from midstream energy or related industries
Must have familiarity with related commodities such as PVF, compression, and instrumentation/measurement equipment.
Must have familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Primavera, Oracle PM
Expertise in budget management, risk management, and resource allocation in project environments
Strong customer service characteristics (positive attitude, sense of urgency, go-getter)