Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

K  Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. K  is seeking a Procurement Manager to provide strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects.

This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality, operational, and business requirements. The Procurement Manager serves as a key member of the project and business leadership teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to support the successful delivery of capital projects from concept design through startup and operational readiness.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies supporting manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs. Lead procurement functions supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects. Establish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems. Develop long‑range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials. Support organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.

Capital Project Procurement:
Direct procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness. Lead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services. Oversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design‑build, and owner‑managed project delivery models. Develop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding commitments. Ensure timely delivery of long‑lead equipment and critical path materials to support project schedules and operational objectives.

Lead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital investments.

Commercial & Contract Management:
Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration activities for strategic suppliers and service providers. Negotiate complex agreements including EPC and EPCM contracts, Construction contracts, Engineering services agreements, Process equipment purchases, Automation and digital systems, Maintenance and operational support agreements. Manage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout project lifecycle execution. Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

Supplier Quality & Compliance:
Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and applicable industry standards. Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, and quality management programs. Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective action programs when necessary. Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational performance, and supply continuity.

Operational Procurement & Supply Chain:
Support manufacturing and operational activities through strategic sourcing and materials management programs. Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, critical spare parts, and operational consumables.…