Project & Procurement Manager

Indeck Power Equipment - Wheeling, IL

Full-time - Senior

Wheeling, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

This role has a blend of Project and Procurement Management responsibilities. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for taking an equipment sale or lease project from the initial customer inquiry stage through project execution and procurement, all the way through completion and closing of the contract. This person will support the sales team to successfully position the company as the preferred supplier and then will assume the role as the primary contact with the customer. In the Procurement Manager role, you will lead the purchasing departments of our group of companies. You will be responsible for negotiating long and short-term strategic sourcing streams while achieving cost savings and cost alignment with job budgets and the timely procurement of items. Both technical and contract negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Execution of multiple size industrial steam projects from project specification review and sales proposal preparation support to being the primary client interface, as well as supporting the system start-up.
• Manage the supplier selection process.
• Negotiate pricing, lead-times, payment terms, and other contract terms with suppliers.
• Provide technical oversight including procurement specifications involving pumps, fans, motors, boilers, heat exchangers, and other steam auxiliaries.
• Review and approve vendor proposals.
• Lead the purchasing departments of our group of companies.
• Manage change orders and field issues.
• Effectively communicate and interpret customer requirements to ensure the scope of supply meets the customer's expectations.
• Develop and oversee project budgets.
• Develop and/or review specs, system designs, drawings, models, engineering studies, etc.
• Meet the proposal schedule and adhere to timelines.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years experience in the design, startup, procurement, and/or construction of steam plant/power plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of contract commercial terms and conditions.
• Technical and contract negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment specifications including boiler system auxiliaries.
• Proven ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP and Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics NAV a plus.