Project Manager – Procurement Services

AKS Engineering & Forestry is hiring a Project Manager within its Procurement Services group to support energy and infrastructure projects. The role manages sourcing, vendor relationships, logistics, quality coordination, and project deliverables from kickoff through completion.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and support sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and commercial coordination
• Partner with internal teams to understand project requirements and translate them into effective procurement and execution plans
• Manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, and support contract administration and issue resolution
• Coordinate logistics, transportation, and trade compliance activities to ensure timely and compliant material delivery
• Support quality surveillance and inspection activities, including documentation, reporting, and non-conformance tracking
• Own deliverables from kickoff through completion, maintaining trackers, schedules, risk logs, and client-facing reports

Requirements:

• You have 4–7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, or related operational roles
• You understand sourcing, logistics, vendor management, and project coordination fundamentals
• You're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple workstreams with competing priorities
• You communicate clearly and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• You bring strong attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables
• You thrive in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and take ownership without needing heavy direction
• You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly
• Experience in energy, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
• Exposure to quality inspection processes, trade compliance, or material management
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
• Strong analytical skills related to market trends, pricing, and supply chain risk
• Interest in process improvement and building scalable procurement practices