Commercial Strategic Procurement Manager (CSPM)

6w1 month ago

APS

Phoenix, US · Full-time · $125,000 – $145,000

About this role

The Commercial Strategic Procurement Manager (CSPM) leads commercial execution for major capital projects, ensuring value protection, risk mitigation, and continuity from contract award through completion. This role partners cross-functionally with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution to align strategy with technical scope, schedules, and delivery milestones.

Day-to-day, the CSPM manages supplier performance, material readiness, and contract compliance while proactively identifying and mitigating execution risks. Acting as the primary commercial interface, the role ensures consistent supplier engagement, effective change management, and adherence to contractual terms.

Operating in a matrixed environment, the CSPM provides insights, drives accountability, and strengthens supplier relationships to support reliable and cost-effective project outcomes. Strong stakeholder communication and influence are essential to align diverse groups and maintain preferred partner status with key suppliers.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) project delivery models and direct engagement with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and critical equipment suppliers. This role offers the opportunity to drive commercial strategy on large, complex capital projects in the utility sector, contributing to a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Eight (8) years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, or Project Management.
Experience supporting large capital projects, EPC contracts, or alliance delivery models.
Experience managing suppliers during execution, including negotiation, performance management, and risk resolution.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) expertise with a focus on strengthening strategic partnerships and maintaining preferred partner status.
Strong commercial and contract management expertise, including negotiation and dispute resolution.
Ability to translate technical and supply risks into clear business impacts for leadership.
Proactive, data-driven risk management and problem-solving capability.
Advanced stakeholder communication and influencing skills in matrixed environments.
Experience in utility, transmission, infrastructure, generation, or heavy industrial settings preferred.
Familiarity with material readiness reviews, supplier scorecards, and execution governance.
PMP, CPSM, or related certification preferred.
Experience with ERP systems, digital supply chain tools, and contract lifecycle management platforms.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end commercial execution for assigned Generation and Transmission projects from contract award through completion, ensuring alignment between contract terms, project schedules, supplier production plans, and delivery milestones while safeguarding cost, schedule, and quality.
Manage supplier performance, material readiness, and contract compliance across multiple capital projects.
Proactively identify and mitigate execution risks, translating technical and supply risks into clear business impacts for leadership.
Act as the primary commercial interface for supplier engagement, ensuring consistent communication and effective change management.
Drive accountability by providing insights and strengthening supplier relationships to support reliable and cost-effective project outcomes.
Leverage data-driven risk management and problem-solving to resolve disputes and maintain contract adherence.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Generation/Transmission teams to align strategy with delivery milestones.