Team Lead - GT Procurement

We are seeking a Procurement Team Lead to provide functional leadership for a team of procurement professionals supporting both the tendering and execution of Grid Technologies projects throughout North America.

• Provide guidance, support, and development opportunities to procurement professionals to enhance their skills, drive performance, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• Provide guidance and support for project procurement activities during both tendering and execution phases.
• Ensure alignment with procurement processes, governance requirements, and business objectives while supporting teams in managing complex commercial negotiations and supplier engagements.
• Promote best practices in sourcing, contracting, risk management, and serve as an escalation point for procurement and commercial challenges.
• Foster strong collaboration and alignment across Project Management, Engineering, Sales, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Quality teams to support effective decision-making and build trusted relationships within the business.
• Support workload balancing, resource planning, and team effectiveness while driving continuous improvement initiatives to simplify processes and enhance productivity.
• Foster a culture of innovation by promoting the use of digital tools, data analytics, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or an equivalent field, along with 10+ years of progressive procurement experience in a project environment.
• Possesses a positive, solution-driven approach with the ability to coach, develop, and empower procurement professionals to achieve business objectives and career growth, while fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous learning.
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships across a matrix organization and effectively partner with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, and Sales organizations. Proven capability to influence decisions, align diverse stakeholders, and drive outcomes without direct authority.
• Deep understanding of commercial drivers within project-based businesses, including project profitability, total cost of ownership, supplier economics, and value creation opportunities. Ability to balance cost, schedule, quality, and risk considerations when making procurement decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks. Skilled at supporting contract negotiations, resolving commercial issues, and making risk-based decisions that protect project and business objectives.
• Ability to connect day-to-day operational activities with broader business goals and long‑term organizational priorities. Skilled at anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and developing practical solutions to support sustainable business growth.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to suppliers, factories, and project sites.

You’ll join a Procurement team known for its strong teamwork, practical expertise, and commitment to doing things the right way. We work closely across functions, help each other solve challenges, and stay accountable to our projects and partners. It’s a supportive environment where your experience will be valued and your voice will matter.

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