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ABOUT ZEPPELIN SYSTEMS USAZeppelin Systems USA is a leading provider of bulk material handling systems and solutions for industrial, chemical, plastics, and food processing sectors. Part of the global Zeppelin Group, our Houston-based team designs and delivers complex, custom-engineered projects across North America. Supply chain is a strategic driver of project performance, cost competitiveness, and on-time delivery.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Project Procurement Specialist is a strategic individual contributor at the core of the Supply Chain Management organization and a trusted partner to the Project Execution Team. This role leads procurement from sales engagement through logistics closeout &mdash; owning supplier strategy, commercial negotiation, and supply performance across a dynamic project portfolio. The ideal candidate brings equal command of tactical precision, technical commodity knowledge, strategic supplier thinking, and data-driven execution.TACTICAL: Precision execution across the full procurement cycleTECHNICAL: Deep commodity fluency in BMH systems and componentsSTRATEGIC: Supplier strategy, SRM, and commercial leadershipDATA DRIVEN: Analytics-led decisions, reporting, and process improvementKEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. End-to-End Procurement Ownership▪ Own the full procurement lifecycle for assigned projects &mdash; from scope review and supplier selection through PO execution, expediting, and logistics closeout, coordinating across Project Management, Engineering, and Logistics.▪ Hard Skills: RFQ Development, SAP PO Administration▪ Soft Skill: Ownership Mentality2. Commodity Procurement &ndash; Bulk Material Handling▪ Source and procure across core BMH categories &mdash; conveying systems, dust collection, structural fabrications, electrical and instrumentation, and mechanical equipment &mdash; evaluating supplier proposals for technical scope conformance.▪ Hard Skills: Technical Bid Evaluation, Vendor Pre-Qualification▪ Soft Skill: Technical Credibility3. Commercial Negotiation▪ Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment, Incoterms, and warranty terms with suppliers across the project portfolio, administering purchase orders through execution and closeout in SAP.▪ Hard Skills: Commercial Term Negotiation, Contract Administration▪ Soft Skill: Composure Under Pressure4. Supplier Relationship Management▪ Maintain active supplier performance visibility across the project portfolio &mdash; tracking OTD, PO accuracy, and quality &mdash; and lead corrective action where performance is at risk.▪ Hard Skills: Supplier Scorecarding, Performance Escalation Management▪ Soft Skill: Accountability-Driven Relationship Building5. Data Analytics and Procurement Reporting▪ Build and maintain procurement analytics across the project portfolio &mdash; spend visibility, OTD performance, open commitments, and cost variance &mdash; delivering structured reporting for project teams and SCM leadership.▪ Hard Skills: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Dashboards), SAP Data Extraction▪ Soft Skill: Decision-Ready Communication6. Logistics Coordination▪ Coordinate inbound logistics for project materials &mdash; managing freight mode selection, delivery scheduling, and import/export documentation to align material arrivals with project execution windows.▪ Hard Skills: Inbound Freight Management, Trade Documentation▪ Soft Skill: Proactive Risk Identification7. Cross-Functional Collaboration▪ Participate actively in project planning sessions and schedule reviews with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Finance, positioning SCM as a strategic partner across the project lifecycle.▪ Hard Skills: Stakeholder Alignment, SAP Workflow Coordination▪ Soft Skill: Professional Influence8. Process Improvement▪ Identify and drive procurement process improvements &mdash; SAP workflow, supplier onboarding, and data quality &mdash; aligned to the SCM Target Operating Model and organizational efficiency goals.▪ Hard Skills: Process Mapping, SAP SCM Optimization▪ Soft Skill: Continuous Improvement MindsetKEY QUALIFICATIONS▪ Business Acumen: 5&ndash;8 years of procurement or supply chain experience in an industrial or project-based environment with demonstrated understanding of scope management, cost tracking, and commercial risk.▪ Data Analytics: Advanced Excel proficiency &mdash; pivot tables, dashboards, spend and OTD analysis &mdash; with ability to structure procurement data into decision-quality outputs for project and leadership stakeholders.▪ SAP Proficiency: Proficient in SAP SCM modules &mdash; Procurement (MM) and Logistics &mdash; including PO creation, GR/IR processing, vendor master management, and operational data extraction.▪ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to operate across Project Management, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics &mdash; translating requirements into procurement scope and aligning supply timelines to execution.▪ Supplier Relationship Management: Hands-on experience managing supplier portfolios across technical commodity categories &mdash; performance monitoring, escalation handling, and commercial relationship development.▪ Technical Commodity Knowledge: Working knowledge of bulk material handling systems and components sufficient to evaluate supplier proposals for technical scope conformance.▪ Negotiation: Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, delivery, Incoterms, payment, and warranty terms across varying spend levels and complexity.▪ Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant procurement experience considered.Pay: From $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Supply chain: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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