Proposal Procurement Lead (North America)
Core
Lead procurement strategy and cost estimation for complex water treatment project bids ($200M annual value), optimizing competitiveness and managing supply chain risks.
Role type
Senior IC proposal procurement lead (water treatment/EPC)
Builds
Competitive bid packages and cost models for water technology equipment
Domain
Water & Wastewater / EPC Project Environment
Required skills
Procurement estimation, Commercial engineering, Supply chain risk management, Cost modeling, Contract terms (INCOTERMS), SAP/ERP proficiency, Engineering drawing interpretation, Project management
Preferred skills
Master's Degree, C.P.M., CPSM, CIPS, PMP
Technologies
SAP, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead procurement strategy and optimize bid competitiveness, Standardize proposal procurement workflows using digital tools, Collaborate with global and regional teams to secure bottom costs, Maintain accuracy in cost databases (NORAM Price Book), Execute proposal costing from kickoff to submission, Negotiate critical spend packages with suppliers, Identify commercial and technical risks during tender phase, Transfer proposal cost models to execution teams for continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC