Project Procurement and Contract Manager

The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) leads all procurement activities throughout the project lifecycle, from Front-End Loading (FEL) through execution, closeout, and handover. This role oversees procurement strategy, execution, and performance while partnering with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

The PPM manages all procurement functions, including Contracts, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics, Materials Management, and Procurement Systems. The role is responsible for ensuring materials and services are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project requirements.

• Develop and implement project procurement strategies, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Lead procurement execution from package definition through contract and purchase order closeout.
• Develop and manage the Project Procurement Execution Plan (PPEP) aligned with overall project objectives.
• Coordinate sourcing, contracting, logistics, packaging, and transportation strategies.
• Monitor procurement performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
  
  

• Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary procurement teams across multiple locations.
• Serve as the primary procurement contact for clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other project functions to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Manage procurement resource planning, onboarding, and workload allocation.
• Provide regular procurement reporting and project updates to leadership and clients.
  
  

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, corporate governance standards, and ethical business practices.
• Maintain procurement documentation and reporting within project systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and procurement performance reviews.
• Support contract administration, materials management, and procurement activities during site execution when required.
  
  

• Extensive procurement leadership experience within EPCM, engineering, construction, mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial project environments.
• Proven experience managing complex procurement programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement lifecycle management, contracts, purchasing, and materials management.
• Experience developing and executing sourcing, contracting, and purchasing strategies.
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Experience administering construction/service contracts and major equipment or material purchase orders.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, materials management tools, and reporting platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or other relevant tertiary qualification.
• Engineering diploma or technical background.
• Formal training in contract law, commercial management, or negotiation.
• Knowledge of quality, environmental, health and safety regulations, and Incoterms.
• International project experience and exposure to multicultural teams.
  
  

• Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Project Management
• Negotiation & Risk Management
• Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership & Resource Planning
• Procurement Systems & Reporting
• EPCM Project Delivery Expertise
  

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Please apply and a recruiter will be in contact with you!