Procurement Manager

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and enforce the overall procurement strategy, policies, procedures, and governance framework for the airport program.
• Ensure procurement processes align with client requirements, project objectives, and organizational standards.
• Establish procurement KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks to monitor effectiveness and compliance.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring performance, quality, and timely delivery.
• Implement vendor evaluation, performance monitoring, and improvement programs.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal, commercial, and aviation standards.
• Manage variations, amendments, and contract renewals, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to mitigate risks and optimize contractual terms.
• Lead the development of procurement plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Ensure timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services to meet project requirements.
• Monitor procurement progress, identify delays, and implement corrective measures to maintain project timelines.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure cost-effective sourcing decisions.
• Analyze cost trends, supplier quotations, and market data to support budget compliance and value optimization.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and ensure alignment with earned value management (EVM) or other financial performance metrics.
• Identify procurement-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, client standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability, and contract adherence to minimize project risks.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for senior management and client stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent and timely communication of procurement status, risks, and opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for all procurement-related matters with internal teams and external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, and promote continuous learning within the team.
• Encourage adoption of best practices, process improvements, and procurement innovations.
• Coordinate closely with project controls, engineering, construction, finance, contracts, and operations teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project needs.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, suppliers, and contractors to resolve issues and optimize procurement outcomes.
• Ensure procurement decisions support overall project goals and delivery schedules.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• At least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing procurement functions.
• Strong background in airport/airfield, aviation infrastructure, or mega-project environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cost control.
• Expert-level proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and analytics platforms.
• Deep understanding of procurement processes, contract law, and supplier management.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present procurement data to executives and stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Professional certifications: CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience managing multi-phase, multi-stakeholder airport expansions or airfield construction.
• Expertise in digital procurement tools, automation, and reporting dashboards (Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of FIDIC or similar contract standards.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, multi-billion–dollar program environments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to drive strategic sourcing and cost-saving decisions.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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