Project Procurement Manager - Fuels & Natural Resources

Location: Shawnee Mission

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 117141 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
No Full time/Part time :
Full-Time  Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity As the Project Procurement Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Perform assigned procurement activities for a proposal(s) or project(s)
Lead others with procurement responsibilities while requiring minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities Purchases assigned equipment, construction, and service contracts for projects following established policies and procedures

Assists in project setup of procurement related activities

Executes and manages the procurement process on assigned contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts

Leads negotiations for assigned procurements and/or construction contracts .Collaborates to resolve complex claims or other contract issues

Ensures contract documents are issued correctly and on schedule

Assists with the development and monitoring of project budgets and schedules (man-hours, cost, procurement milestone durations)
Assists with the establishment and/or monitoring of procurement goals

Monitors project procurement activities and reports status

May develop, create and lead presentations to internal and external client and joint venture partners

May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a project or projects  May also lead and coordinate the entire budgetary pricing effort on a project or projects

Files appropriate documents and follows filing rules

Possible positions receiving direction:

Procurement Representative Procurement Administrator Expediter Management Responsibilities Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred Years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree  Preferred

Skills:

Proficient Analytics
- Creation and Interpretation Strong Attention to Detail Proficient Budget Development and Management…