Procurement Management Lead – Equipment for Major Manufacturing Facilities

Turner and Townsend are looking for a Procurement Management Lead Equipment for Major Manufacturing Facilities to work on a large-scale ground-up Engineering-Procurement-Construction project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing all equipment procurement activities for major manufacturing facility construction projects in the U.S. This includes overseeing a team of equipment buyers and ensuring successful delivery of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment as well as monitoring and overseeing all equipment procurement activities performed by EPC/EPCM/Design-Build contractors for Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procuring or overseeing procurement teams on key categories such as process electrical mechanical and instrumentation equipment. Candidates must have experience undertaking similar roles in sectors such as data centers semiconductor facilities life sciences renewable energy or oil & gas.

*On site presence required

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of equipment buyers responsible for OFCI procurement.
• Establish procurement strategies processes and performance standards for the team.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Procurement Oversight:

• Manage the procurement of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Oversee and audit equipment procurement activities performed by EPC/EPCM/DB contractors for CFCI scope to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations.

Technical & Commercial Expertise:

• Ensure procurement strategies align with project schedules budgets and technical specifications.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and contractors to optimize cost quality and delivery.

Equipment Delivery Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery process for major equipment including inspection expediting logistics and materials management.
• Resolve issues related to delays quality or compliance during equipment delivery.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering project controls construction) and external contractors to ensure seamless integration of equipment procurement into overall project execution.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on procurement status risks and mitigation plans.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or related field (Masters preferred).

Experience:

• 10 years in equipment procurement for large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes commercial terms and risk management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

Additional Information :

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs* 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time