Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Project Procurement Manager position is a hands-on job requiring excellent organizational skills; as well as the ability to communicate with personnel at all levels, to promote mutually beneficial business relationships.

The Project Procurement Manager communicates with suppliers regarding purchasing supplies, equipment and service contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures to obtain the most cost effective and quality products for dedicated capital projects. This position offers the opportunity for substantial career development and will collaborate closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management and Procurement Management. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Project related US-wide and worldwide procurement activities, in close cooperation with Project Management and BEUMER entities.
• Prepare and authorize purchase orders for a variety of commodities, services, and equipment in close cooperation with the Project Team and local entities.
• Document and trace Project specific data (e.g. SBE content).
• Develop and maintain formal Trade Bid packages for bidding processes on all required commodities, in accordance with BEUMER Standards and Project requirements. Leads contract negotiations and conform execution of the same.
• Lead the negotiation of costs, and terms and conditions with Suppliers and Subcontractors based on BEUMER standards, and in close cooperation with Project Management and Legal.
• Receive and review requisitions, examining for correctness and verifying budget availability, in close cooperation with Project Controlling and proper authority for requests.
• Ensure that Suppliers meet or exceed BEUMER quality and project standards, including documentation, workmanship, cost and schedule.
• Receive and review quotations. Review commercial terms of quotations and prepare analysis of conformity to BEUMER standards and provide negotiating strategy recommendations. Prepare quotation overviews and documentation required for clients, if any.
• Expedite execution of Purchase Orders and ensures timely delivery, including support of logistic activities
• Support supplier related Quality, Change and Claims Management.
• Document and report project related purchasing activities to Strategic Procurement Director and Project Management.
• Participate in procurement and related project meetings.
• Maintain Project Procurement Plan and consult with Engineering and Project Management on required purchases
• Research and qualify suppliers in accordance with BEUMER procedures and guide lines.
• Monitor supply chain and supplier performance; while maintaining constant communication with suppliers to identify process, product and service improvement opportunities; seek, document and realize cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• May be assigned to special projects and/or required to perform other duties not assigned, based on business needs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BS Engineering, Business or Equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in purchasing, preferably purchasing medium to big volumes.
• Strong Negotiation skills; Experience in Contract Development; familiarity with standard terms and conditions, e.g. INCOTERMS and UCC.
• Business fluent in both English and Spanish
• Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment; with both a sense of both urgency and thoroughness.
• Willingness to travel.
• Professional, positive, and energetic attitude; excellent interpersonal communication skills: ability to relate well to contacts inside and outside the organization.
• Proven ability to build rapport easily and foster productive business relationships.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED.  Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team; ability to travel.

DESIRED:

• High degree of computer literacy, including use of various software tools; advanced proficiency in MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook
• Familiarity with standard drawing applications such as Visio and CAD.
• SAP or equivalent ERP systems experience.
• Knowledge of German language beneficial, but not required
• CPM Certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous: project management, quality management, logistics, distribution, airports, material handling or sortation.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do!

• We pay 100% of medical & dental premiums for you AND your eligible dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off
• Long-term disability (yes, we cover that too!)

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under the law.