Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
7+ years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience
Hands-on experience with relevant ERP systems
Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing, particularly in energy sectors
Proven leadership in transformation initiatives
Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Develop an efficient supply chain management process across all business units
Implement processes to leverage company scale for favorable procurement terms
Build and manage a Purchasing & Procurement team
Create purchase order workflows aligned with project timelines
Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure compliance with policies
Lead deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within ERP systems
Publish weekly forecast reports on PO-based costs and spending
Benefits
Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Opportunity to drive meaningful impact in procurement strategies
Strong team partnerships across operations and finance
Focus on problem-solving and operational excellence
Chance to develop vendor relationships in a growing company
Full Job Description
Senior Manager of Purchasing & Procurement (P&P) will lead the strategic development, design, and execution of the purchasing function. This is a new leadership role, responsible for building a procurement framework that drives visibility, accountability, and proactive cost management across the organization.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Develop a disciplined and efficient supply chain management process, including the end-to-end process for each of our Business Units, information flow within and across businesses, hand-offs to operations, finance, and other functions, and overall vendor interactions and management.
Design and implement a process to take maximum advantage of TAKKION's overall company scale to negotiate the best pricing and other terms for all procurement.
Build and lead a P&P team.
Create and implement purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines. Related, develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and enforce compliance with procurement policies. Partner with TAKKION's Accounts Payable team to develop the most favorable vendor relationships for the company.
Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within our ERP, partnering with IT, Finance, Operations, and project teams.
Publish weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning, supplier performance tracking, and D365 data analytics.
Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking, accrual alignment, and budgeting.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness within procurement activities.
Other duties as needed or assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
Previous experience in renewable energy is a plus.
7+ years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience, particularly in project-related fields including construction and maintenance services.
Hands-on experience with relevant ERP systems.
Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel as required.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
The physical demands of this role are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities or job sites.
Specific requirements include:
Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices.
Regular use of computers, software systems, and virtual communication platforms.
Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization.
Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and via email.
Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to move throughout the office and attend meetings onsite or virtually.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required.
Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind if on location.
May require occasional visits to field sites, warehouses, or vendor locations.
