Project Procurement Lead

The role

You will lead procurement for major pipeline and facility projects. You will buy goods and services, manage supplier contracts, and keep project costs and risks under control.

What you will do

• Lead procurement for major pipeline and facility projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods, materials and services
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors and vendors
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
• Monitor project budgets and costs, and find cost savings and process improvements
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks such as supply disruptions, price changes and quality issues
• Work with project managers, engineers and finance teams to align procurement with project goals
• Research the market to find suppliers, evaluate their capabilities and track industry trends
• Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on project status, cost variances and risks

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in pipeline and/or construction
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Analytical mindset and ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in procurement software and systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with contract management and legal aspects of procurement
• Familiarity with risk management and mitigation strategies
• Proactive, results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice to have

• Experience in the oil and gas or construction industry
• Experience with NetSuite

Benefits

• Employer matched 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Other benefit offerings

About the company

Whitewater Midstream is hiring a Procurement Project Lead for major pipeline and facility projects. The posting describes the role and benefits but gives no further company details.