Procurement Manager
HatchRequisition ID: 96910Job Category: ProcurementLocation: Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.Hatch is seeking a Procurement Manager. This position is located in Pittsburgh, PA.The Procurement Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2 and FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the project execution phase. The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes.The Procurement Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering, subconsulting, logistics, and construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule. The Procurement Manager is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle which includes materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for developing the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including the following strategies: Materials Management, Contracts Management, Logistics, Spare Parts, Sourcing (global and local), and Vendor Quality Surveillance.Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project.Responsible for developing, implementing, and negotiating terms and conditions for materials purchases and services contracts.Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage.Responsible for developing and promoting positive working relationships with present and future Clients.Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment.Provides inputs for Project reporting as required.Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner.Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy).Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time.Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified and preventive or corrective actions are taken.Performs continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures.Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo; identifies and resolves all issues within the team.Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues.Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-ac…