Location/Work Model: Client Site (Requires job site visits at least 3 days per week)
Project Scale: Large-scale Capital Projects ($1B+)
How Will You Contribute?
Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects, ensuring EPCM contracts are structured to meet business objectives.
Lead contract negotiations with general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, engineering firms (A&E firms), and suppliers, ensuring commercial and technical alignment.
Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution.
Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule.
Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables, construction milestones, and regulatory requirements.
Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry best practices.
Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams to facilitate contract execution and change management.
Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved.
Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are met and payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
Track progress payments, performance milestones, and warranties for major construction and equipment contracts.
Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Maintain compliance with global procurement and construction policies, ensuring alignment with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards.
Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to streamline sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field, plus 10+ years of relevant experience.
MUST have experience with large-scale capital projects ($1B+).
Deep understanding of capital delivery processes, project forecasting, budget management, change order management, and risk management within the Pharma / Bio-tech industries.
Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Project, along with strong knowledge of construction contract administration (liens, AIA contracts, etc.).
Proficiency in IT tools including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and e-procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
Quantity Surveyor experience preferred.
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Key Deliverables
Procurement Schedule with critical path items identified.
Prequalified Vendor and Supplier List.
RFPs, ITBs, and RFQs for all major packages.
Bid Evaluation Reports and Recommendations.
Weekly/Monthly Procurement Status and Progress Reports.
Logs for Deliveries, Non-Conformances, and Claims.
