Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within our ERP, partnering with IT, Finance, Operations, and project teams.
Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and enforce compliance with procurement policies.
Drive costs out of our purchasing, purchase cost optimization.
Build and lead a P&P team.
Create purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines.
Publish weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
Develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning, supplier performance tracking, and D365 data analytics.
Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking, accrual alignment, and budgeting.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness within procurement activities.
Other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
Previous experience in renewable energy required.
7+ years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience.
Hands-on experience with relevant ERP systems.
Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel as required.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpurchasingcost optimizationpurchase order workflowscost trackingaccrual alignmentbudgetingprocess improvementsD365 data analyticsjob costing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationvendor managementnegotiationcompliance enforcementrisk mitigationaudit readinesscross-functional teamworkproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA