eTeam · 1 day ago
USA - Procurement Consulting Lead
Brooklyn Park, MN
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$75/hr - $82/hreTeam is a company seeking a Procurement Consulting Lead for CAPEX projects. The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing, and leading the full procurement lifecycle in collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Establish relationships with Global and Site Procurement Representatives and understand roles, responsibilities, and procurement support models for CAPEX projects
Gain comprehensive understanding of ongoing CAPEX projects, including project goals, deliverables, timelines, and drivers; prepare handover protocols if taking over from a previous project procurement lead
Identify and prioritize procurement tasks in alignment with project urgency and stakeholder requirements
Maintain continuous collaboration with engineering, project management, and other business functions to ensure procurement specifications align with project needs
Complete mandatory training on client’s Capital Procurement Process, Procurement Policy, Contracting Policy, and relevant systems (Axxerion, Coupa, invoice/payment management)
Understand synergies between global category management and capital procurement, and contribute to relevant KPIs (savings, Ariba sourcing, competitive sourcing, e-auctions, supplier innovations)
Acquire knowledge of local site-specific requirements, including EHS regulations
Understand equipment and services requirements for the projects, focusing on high-priority items
Prepare tender documentation, including Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, price sheets, draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs), ready for launch upon project funding
Set up sourcing events in Ariba eSourcing for procurements exceeding $100,000
Review existing contracts and identify potential master service agreements
Prepare and secure Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements with suppliers
Develop and maintain the long list of eligible suppliers with verified contact information
Develop and update Procurement Planning Tables and Tracking Tables to monitor procurement milestones and expedite processes
Lead and manage all CAPEX procurement activities per the approved Project Procurement Plan
Develop and manage bidding documentation (specifications, instructions to bidders, price sheets, draft agreements)
Obtain Single Source Justifications in compliance with policy when applicable
Prepare evaluation matrices and execute competitive selection processes, including bid collection, clarifications, and bid opening
Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations, aligning recommendations with project and procurement teams
Prepare negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations with relevant subject matter experts
Secure approvals for awarding recommendations, execute contracting, and manage contract signing
Ensure timely approval of purchase requests and confirmation of purchase orders with suppliers
Track and report savings realized from procurement activities
Close contracts with suppliers, ensuring all invoices are settled and contracts finalized
Conduct final performance reviews with suppliers and document lessons learned
Issue close-out letters to suppliers and transfer equipment, contracts, and guarantees to operational teams
Participate in project close-out discussions and confirm all deliverables with stakeholders
Maintain smooth cooperation and information flow with internal and external project stakeholders
Collaborate with global category managers to identify synergies and generate cost reductions in large CAPEX programs
Provide regular reporting to Project Managers and sponsors, including weekly/monthly written reports and progress updates
Ensure all procurement documents are filed in the agreed document management system and access rights are appropriately assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, CAPEX project management, and contract management
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Axxerion, Coupa, Ariba eSourcing)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract finalization
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and compliance with corporate policies
Company
eTeam
eTeam is a staffing agency that also provides payrolling services.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2023-12-04Acquired
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