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Hatch · 1 day ago

Procurement Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Hatch is a company committed to positive change through expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. They are seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement lifecycle, ensuring efficient materials and contracts management while fostering positive client relationships.

Business Development

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including the following strategies: Materials Management, Contracts Management, Logistics, Spare Parts, Sourcing (global and local), and Vendor Quality Surveillance

Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project

Responsible for developing, implementing, and negotiating terms and conditions for materials purchases and services contracts

Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage

Responsible for developing and promoting positive working relationships with present and future Clients

Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment

Provides inputs for Project reporting as required

Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner

Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy)

Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time

Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified and preventive or corrective actions are taken

Performs continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures

Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo; identifies and resolves all issues within the team

Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues

Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof

Provides reporting and updates to the client, the Project Manager and the Procurement Hub Lead on a regular basis

Plans, controls and monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule

Ensures functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract issues, during contract administration and closeout

Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management

Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems

Where required, performs site visits to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project; maintains a presence both on site and in home/execution office. In specific cases, Procurement Manager may be based at site during the construction phase

Qualification

EPCM project experienceMega project procurementProcurement processesNegotiation skillsContracts managementMaterials managementClaims resolution techniquesProject management knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyLogistics experienceSite materials controlHands-on execution

Required

Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role

Mega project procurement management experience (US$1 billion or more)

Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training

Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications

Proficient negotiation skills

Materials purchasing, contract formation, expediting, logistics, materials management, and site materials control experience

Experience with different types of contracts formation: lump sum, LSTK, BOO, GMAX, unit rate, T&M, cost plus fixed fee, and other contractor at risk contract types

Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles

Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques and Incoterms applications

Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies

Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills

Experience in claims and dispute resolution techniques and their applications

Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders

Experience in using, developing and implementing procurement reporting tools

Able to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently

Prior oil/gas industry experience

Proficient command of Microsoft Office programs; able to quickly learn and adapt to new procurement and contract management systems

Hands-on: willing and able to execute tactical tasks to assist the team in meeting all project and company objectives