Procurement Lead

A growing infrastructure-focused organization is seeking a Procurement Lead to support procurement activities across operational assets. This role is focused on managing complex service agreements, supporting supplier relationships, and ensuring strong commercial execution across long-term contracts. The ideal candidate has experience negotiating service agreements, working cross-functionally, and operating in a highly technical, asset-driven environment.Responsibilities:Contract Negotiation & Service AgreementsLead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of long-term service agreements with key equipment and service providers.Develop a strong understanding of contract structures, including maintenance scope, pricing mechanisms, and performance obligations.Negotiate key commercial terms, including performance guarantees, service levels, and risk allocation provisions.Support the development of detailed contract exhibits, including scope of work, pricing structures, and service schedules.Manage contract administration post-execution, including tracking milestones, performance metrics, and compliance.Supplier & Contractor CoordinationSupport procurement and engagement of third-party service providers across operational sites.Maintain understanding of contract structures and responsibilities across multiple parties.Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment between service providers and operational needs.Commercial Support & Procurement ExecutionDraft and negotiate various service agreements, including consulting, technical services, and supporting documentation.Issue and manage task-based work orders, ensuring clear scope, timelines, and commercial alignment.Support vendor onboarding and confidentiality agreements as part of sourcing and negotiation processes.Cross-Functional CollaborationProvide procurement updates, contract tracking, and reporting to leadership and project teams.Partner closely with engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to support ongoing procurement needs.Assist in resolving contract-related issues, including performance disputes and commercial concerns.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial contract management.Strong experience negotiating and managing long-term service agreements.Working knowledge of performance-based contracts and service-level agreements.Experience drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements (services, consulting, task-based work).Strong understanding of procurement best practices and contract administration.Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Background:Experience supporting operational or asset-based environments.Familiarity with complex equipment or technical service agreements.Experience working in infrastructure, industrial, or capital-intensive industries is a plus.Travel: Up to 25% as needed.Benefits:Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Retirement savings program with company support.Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.Professional development and career growth opportunities.Collaborative, team-oriented environment.