Procurement Program Director

About This Role

Planning and running procurement for large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) Data Center projects is the core of this director-level role. It combines project leadership with hands-on involvement in complex capital programs, leading and developing a team of procurement professionals and managers. The role suits a leader with a strong understanding of EPCM project delivery, construction subcontract management, and procurement risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals supporting a large EPCM Data Center project
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on large Data Center projects
• Serve as Project Procurement Manager for large, complex capital projects when required
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies that align with client objectives, project execution plans, and business goals
• Drive procurement performance through effective subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, quality surveillance and field material control
• Ensure procurement activities are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, company procedures, project controls, and client expectations
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, commercial, and operations teams to support successful project delivery
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier qualification, and supplier relationship management to improve project outcomes and reduce procurement risk
• Monitor procurement metrics related to cost savings, schedule performance, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and quality
• Identify and proactively address supply constraints, long-lead equipment risks, and market challenges affecting large capital projects
• Support project pursuits, proposals, procurement estimates, execution strategies, and client presentations if required
• Champion data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, supplier quality, expediting and materials management within EPCM, EPC, engineering, or large capital project environments
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement professionals and managers
• Strong communication skills and interfacing with client
• Proven experience supporting large capital projects from planning through execution and project closeout
• Strong understanding of EPCM project delivery models and procurement's role in achieving project cost, schedule, and quality objectives