Senior Procurement Specialist

Our client is seeking a highly experienced

Senior Procurement SCM Specialist

to serve as a hands-on supply chain leader supporting major EPC-driven industrial projects, modular construction initiatives, and operational readiness programs. This role is ideal for a procurement and supply chain professional who thrives in complex industrial environments and can operate across procurement, logistics, inventory management, supplier performance, and ERP process implementation.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

An innovative industrial technology organization is building next-generation, carbon-conscious manufacturing and supply chain solutions designed to transform how critical fuels, chemicals, and materials are produced globally. This organization operates at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, energy transition, industrial operations, and large-scale capital project execution.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is not a purely strategic leadership role; it requires a highly operational individual contributor capable of driving execution, influencing cross-functional teams, and building scalable procurement and supply chain processes in rapidly evolving industrial environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including procurement planning, RFQ development, purchase order administration, material master creation, supplier negotiations, and PO lifecycle management through closeout.
• Support global sourcing initiatives and category management strategies across construction services, long-lead equipment, technical materials, operations spares, consumables, and industrial services.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and HSE teams to align procurement execution with large-scale capital project schedules and operational objectives.
• Drive EPC and construction procurement efforts supporting modularization programs and industrial plant buildouts.
• Manage supplier relationships, vendor performance metrics, commercial negotiations, and supplier risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement material management, logistics, inventory control, and supply chain operational processes while driving adoption across internal stakeholders.
• Support inbound logistics planning and material coordination for medium-to-large industrial modules and complex equipment packages.
• Contribute to ERP implementation initiatives and help operationalize procurement controls, standards, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contractual requirements, quality standards, and commercial controls across global supply chain operations.
• Support operational readiness efforts tied to industrial facility deployment, commissioning, and future plant expansion initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 20\+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain management, sourcing, logistics, and industrial operations support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience operating within EPC

(Engineering, Procurement \& Construction) environments

supporting major capital projects and industrial plant operations.

• Strong background in construction procurement, subcontractor coordination, industrial equipment sourcing, and technical materials procurement.
• Experience supporting owner-operator industrial environments and operational facilities.
• Proven expertise managing procurement activities from FEL (Front-End Loading) through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Deep understanding of supplier performance management, cost controls, commercial risk management, and contract administration.
• Experience with modular construction programs, logistics coordination, vendor packages, and industrial material management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience with engineering, operations, construction, project controls, finance, legal, and safety teams.
• Advanced ERP system experience, preferably Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise procurement systems.
• Willingness to temporarily relocate to Moses Lake, WA and maintain flexibility for future deployment to project or plant locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience within Oil \& Gas, Energy, Chemicals, Industrial Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, LNG, Petrochemical, or Heavy Industrial sectors.
• Procurement or supply chain certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Project or construction-related certifications such as PMP, CII, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting global supply chain operations involving complex industrial construction interfaces.

COMPENSATION BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary and equity participation

$170K per year to $200K per year (BOE)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• High-impact role supporting transformative industrial technology initiatives
• Collaborative and innovative operational environment