Project Procurement Specialist at Krones Inc.

Compensation

$70,000 – $125,000/yr

Location: Franklin, Wisconsin
Level: mid
Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Description

Krones Process Group North America is hiring an experienced Project Procurement Specialist to support customer projects in industrial plant engineering, process systems, and engineered equipment. The role manages procurement for technical components, equipment packages, subcontracted services, transportation, installation, and site services; oversees suppliers and subcontractors; leads RFQ/RFP and bid evaluations; negotiates commercial terms; executes purchase orders; coordinates with project, engineering, logistics, quality, and site teams; and monitors performance, risks, costs, schedules, and claims. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, several years of procurement or supply-chain experience, technical knowledge of industrial equipment and installation, and approximately 10–25% travel. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.

Required Skills

Project procurement
Supplier management
Commercial negotiation
RFQ/RFP
Purchase orders
Project logistics
Risk mitigation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
Required Previous Experiences: Several years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, machinery, construction, or project-based environment.
Experience managing RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and supplier follow-up.
Experience working with project management, engineering, logistics, quality, site teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in industrial plant engineering, process technology, food and beverage, dairy, brewing, or similar industries.
Experience with engineered-to-order equipment, turnkey projects, skids, tanks, piping systems, platforms, process modules, installation packages, or subcontracted fabrication.
Experience purchasing installation services, site labor, field service, or construction-related subcontractor scopes.
Knowledge of U.S. procurement practices, freight terms, import/export processes, customs documentation, and landed cost considerations.
Familiarity with commercial contract terms, including warranties, liquidated damages, limitation of liability, claims, and subcontractor agreements.
Experience with international suppliers, cross-border supply chains, ERP/SCM systems, and supplier/project documentation.
CPSM or PMP certification.