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, ensuring on-schedule and on-budget delivery while managing supplier relationships and compliance. Proficient in developing procurement plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project-Based Procurement ExperienceCertified Professional Supply Management (CPSM)Project Management Professional (PMP)Strong Communication SkillsSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Procurement ProcessesProject ManagementBudget ReviewRisk ManagementSupplier NegotiationProject Sourcing Plan DevelopmentResale Scope ApprovalBaseline UnderstandingDelivery AssuranceNegotiated Resale Savings Tracking

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationPresentation SkillsInfluenceMinimal Business Direction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAPMS Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Project SuccessSupply-Risk ControlComplianceEfficiencyQualityProcurement LiaisonSupplier Lead-TimesJust-In-Time OrderingGate Review MeetingsLessons Learned

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 BU Goals by contributing to a safe project, on-schedule and on-budget delivery, supply-risk control, compliance, efficiency, and quality
Review and approve the Resale scope, budget, and schedule for assigned Projects
At Project Handover, ensure the full baseline is understood and develop the Procurement Plan throughout the Project lifecycle
Attend weekly project and risk management meetings
Lead weekly project meetings to review 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 project timelines
Participate in Gate review meetings and communicate Procurement-related concerns
Conduct supplier gate reviews with key/critical suppliers
Track negotiated resale savings and align with Project Finance
Serve as the main Procurement liaison between Project Management and Engineering
Lead post-project 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
Travel to Company and Project sites up to 25% of the time while working hybrid remote/in-office

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field
5-8 years of relevant project-based Procurement experience
Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
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
Travel required to Company and Project sites up to 25% of time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Hybrid of remote/in-office working time