Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Leadership

• Serve as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Engineering, Planning, and Controlling.
• Capture key project inputs: scope of supply, organization chart, equipment list, budget, preferred vendors, and special technical/commercial requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing activities with Strategic Buyers and Category Managers.
• Ensure Procurement participation in Make-or-Buy decisions.
• Support early sales/proposal phases and provide updates in weekly calls, stage-gates, and SteerCo meetings.
• Collaborate with Logistics to track transport risks, import/export constraints, costs, and lead times.

Project Procurement Plan (PPP) Ownership

• Develop and maintain the Project Procurement Plan.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead-time adherence.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes: competitive bidding, contracts, PR approvals, preferred suppliers.
• Align project procurement with category strategies and global procurement policies.

• Degree in Engineering; Project Management training is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement and project procurement within complex international environments.
• Strong background in contract management, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Experience with S2P systems (SAP Ariba, CP, MRP).
• Proven ability to lead procurement in project environments and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent Spanish & English.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate project requirements into RFx.
• Relationship building, change management, ownership mindset, and intercultural sensitivity.
• Ability to engage with senior/executive stakeholders.