Project Procurement Lead

KION Group

. Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Project team to the Procurement organization .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $76,500 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project-based procurement, including the development of procurement plans, supplier management, and budget oversight. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project-Based Procurement ExperienceProcurement Plan DevelopmentSupplier ManagementCertified Professional Supply Management (CPSM)Project Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesBudget OversightProject SchedulingSupply-Risk ControlNegotiated Resale Savings

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAPMS Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Single Point of Contact (SPOC)Resale ScopeProject LifecycleDelivery AssuranceTactical Procurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the Project team to the Procurement organization
Support project success and business unit goals by contributing to safe projects, schedule and budget delivery, supply-risk control, compliance, efficiency, and quality
Review and approve the Resale scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects
At project handover, understand the full baseline and develop the Procurement Plan throughout the project lifecycle
Attend weekly project and risk management meetings
Lead weekly project meetings to review the Procurement Plan, Tracker, and Command Center data
Collaborate with sourcing Category teams to identify qualified sources of Resale equipment and develop the Project sourcing plan
Prepare Resale project requirements content sheets for Category teams
Communicate supplier lead-times and establish just-in-time order dates
Guide Delivery Assurance and Tactical Procurement on project-specific expediting and synchronize SAP delivery dates with the project timeline
Participate in Gate review meetings and communicate Procurement-related concerns
Conduct supplier gate reviews with key and critical suppliers
Track negotiated resale savings and align with Project Finance
Serve as the main Procurement liaison between Project Management and Engineering
Lead Procurement Lessons Learned meetings and devise proactive responses to supplier-related challenges
Align with Business Unit Program Management project support structure and large customer accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field
Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
5-8 years of relevant project-based Procurement experience
Strong communication and presentation skills
Operates with minimal business direction
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes and driving business results through influence and leadership
Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred experience in SAP and MS Teams
Embodies KION Group Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Travel required to Company and Project sites up to 25% of time
Hybrid of remote/in-office working time