Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute category strategies that align with organizational objectives and long-term infrastructure roadmaps
- Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and category risks to drive informed sourcing decisions
- Lead competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations
- Identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining quality, schedule, and operational requirements
- Establish category governance frameworks and sourcing best practices
Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and service partners
- Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, service levels, and contractual obligations
- Conduct business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Escalate and resolve supplier issues impacting project delivery, schedule, quality, or commercial outcomes
- Develop risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers and high-impact categories
Program & Stakeholder Management
- Partner with design, engineering, construction, operations, finance, legal, and project leadership teams to support program objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on procurement strategy, supplier engagement, and commercial decisions
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project schedules, material availability, and supplier deliverables
- Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations regarding category performance, risks, and opportunities
Risk Management & Problem Solving
- Proactively identify supply chain risks related to capacity, lead times, logistics, market conditions, and supplier performance
- Develop contingency plans to minimize disruptions to critical infrastructure projects
- Lead complex issue resolution efforts involving suppliers, stakeholders, and project teams
- Utilize data-driven decision making to solve operational and commercial challenges
- Drive root-cause analyses and corrective action plans for recurring issues
Commercial & Financial Oversight
- Manage spend forecasting, budgeting, and procurement planning activities
- Negotiate favorable pricing, contract terms, and commercial structures
- Track savings initiatives and value creation opportunities
- Evaluate total cost of ownership and business case analyses for procurement decisions
- Ensure procurement activities meet compliance, governance, and audit requirements