Procurement Team Lead

Job Overview

The Procurement Team Lead will manage a work group responsible for the procurement of engineered equipment, commodities, permanent plant materials and small tools and supplies. This role is a working manager that will execute contractual obligations while providing oversight, support and mentorship to Procurement Agents and Senior Procurement Agents.

• Monitor, evaluate, and mentor the working team on meeting or exceeding performance goals and expectations.
• Ensure the team complies with procurement policies and procedures and is in strict adherence to documentation requirements.
• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre‑bid to closeout.
• Effectively manage people and projects within the assigned region to pursue cost savings opportunities, while implementing and adhering to process standardization efficiencies.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff personnel as required and provide performance evaluation input to the Regional Procurement Manager.
• Support the estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
• Represent the company in contracts and in formulating policies with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with equipment and material suppliers while consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management on project and risk assessments while considering commercial competitiveness.
• Monitor and oversee the execution of the competitive bid process via Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the team.
• Be responsible for the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Lead aggregated sourcing events across regions as needed to drive procurement value on behalf of Rosendin Electric.
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence on larger category strategy initiatives geared toward increasing margin and enhancing process efficiencies.
• Review all internal and external metrics for suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met, and engage with the Regional Procurement Manager to identify root cause and mitigation actions to address any deficiency gaps.
• Ensure recommended awards are in accordance with the approved decision model and Delegation of Authority to ensure adherence to procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure that mutually beneficial relationships are in place with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Provide assistance in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and procurement reporting.
• Be responsible for the development and review of all procurement analytics, reporting and deliverables.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and reporting.
• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt, and oversee material review process. Enter documentation into purchasing system.
• Review and approve invoices, work with vendor and A/P to resolve invoice problems.
• Oversee the development and use of third‑party Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Oversee the return of material to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties may be assigned based on scope requirements and customer demands throughout the corporation.

• Thorough knowledge of electrical equipment and construction materials.
• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, and accounting.
• Ability to delegate work effectively and balance the dual role of overseeing people and projects while performing in a working manager role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must exhibit strong supervisory skills and demonstrate the ability to mentor Procurement Agents and Senior Procurement Agents.
• Must be able to work…