Procurement Project Lead

KION Group

. Take charge of procurement delivery for Dematic’s most intricate, strategic, and high-value customer projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,875 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in project-based procurement, supplier management, and risk management, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex, strategic projects. Proficient in developing procurement strategies and execution plans that align with project objectives and customer commitments.

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Project-Based ProcurementSupplier ManagementRisk ManagementProject Management PrinciplesMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentProject ExecutionCritical Path AnalysisChange ControlPerformance ReportingNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft TeamsExecutive ScorecardsRisk Heat MapsIssue Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Automation ProjectsEngineering ProjectsConstruction ProjectsManufacturing ProjectsCapital Equipment Projects

Tech Stack

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PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take charge of procurement delivery for Dematic’s most intricate, strategic, and high-value customer projects
Develop and complete project-specific procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, customer requirements, and business goals
Act as the main procurement leader, responsible for procurement outcomes supporting scope, schedule, quality, cost, and customer commitments
Drive accountability throughout Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, Category Management, and suppliers
Lead procurement activities across multiple concurrent projects and strategic customer accounts
Balance cost, schedule, risk, supplier performance, and customer commitments to make well-founded business decisions
Develop and maintain Procurement Execution Plans aligned to achievements, supplier commitments, critical path activities, and risk mitigation efforts
Own procurement risk and issue management, proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving risks impacting project outcomes
Assess and manage procurement impacts related to scope changes, engineering revisions, supplier changes, commercial modifications, and schedule changes
Lead resolution of complex supplier performance, quality, capacity, commercial, and delivery issues
Partner with Category Management to develop sourcing strategies and secure qualified suppliers
Influence project collaborators, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams without direct authority
Serve as a trusted procurement advisor and business leader in project reviews, executive discussions, and customer engagements
Own procurement performance metrics, executive reporting, achievement tracking, supplier performance, and procurement commitments
Lead continuous improvement, organizational capability development, and mentoring to strengthen procurement project execution excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant project-based procurement experience supporting complex automation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or capital equipment projects
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 including critical path analysis, risk management, issue management, collaborator management, change control, and project performance reporting
Demonstrated expertise applying project management tools and methodologies including executive scorecards, risk heat maps, action registers, issue tracking systems, achievement reporting, and performance dashboards
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
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

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