Expert Procurement Project Lead

KION Group
Plano, MI
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead procurement execution for complex, strategic, and high-value customer projects, partnering with various teams and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute procurement strategies, manage procurement risks, and drive accountability throughout project teams and suppliers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has extensive project-based procurement experience, exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and a proven ability to lead through influence in complex project environments.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant project-based procurement experience
  • Proven track record in managing procurement for large-scale, complex, and strategically important customer projects
  • Recognized expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, project execution, and risk management
  • Deep understanding of project management principles
  • Demonstrated expertise applying project management tools and methodologies
  • Proven ability to influence project teams, suppliers, customers, and executive collaborators without direct authority
  • Strong business insight and ability to make sound decisions in complex and ambiguous situations
  • Proven track record managing resolution of highly complex supplier, commercial, and project implementation challenges
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead multi-stakeholder, multi-region, and highly complex strategic projects
  • Background in process improvement and operational excellence preferred
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Preferred experience with SAP and Microsoft Teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Benefits

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities
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