We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Project Procurement Lead to support delivery of a multi-billion dollar capital investment program for a leading global pharmaceutical organization.
This is a senior project procurement position for someone who has built their career around the commercial and procurement delivery of large, complex capital projects. Working as part of an integrated project team, you will take ownership of complex, high value procurement packages across engineered equipment, construction, engineering services, utilities, automation, mechanical and electrical scopes, and specialist project services, working closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Project Controls, Finance, Legal, and EPC/EPCM partners throughout the project lifecycle. This role combines regular time on site with the project team and flexibility to work remotely.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Developing and executing project procurement and contracting strategies
Leading complex RFQ/RFP processes and commercial evaluations
Negotiating and awarding high value equipment, construction, and service contracts, including SOWs, change orders, and master service agreements
Managing multiple procurement packages against demanding project schedules
Leading supplier and contractor commercial management following award
Managing change orders, variations, claims, contractual exposure, and commercial risk
Partnering with Engineering and Construction teams, and working directly alongside EPC/EPCM partners, to develop effective procurement packages
Acting as a key commercial point of contact for the project team
Supporting project cost, schedule, governance, and risk management objectives
Who are we looking for?
Significant career experience delivering major capital projects within owner/operator, EPC/EPCM, engineering, construction, or project environments
Substantial experience managing complex, high value procurement packages from initial strategy and market engagement through negotiation, contract award, execution, and close out
Comfortable working directly alongside a construction management or EPC firm, including trade and package negotiation
Hands on experience with a modern P2P platform (SAP, Coupa, Ariba, or similar) an asset
Experience within pharmaceuticals or life sciences is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from chemicals, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, food manufacturing, and other complex process industries are equally relevant
Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facilities, major facility expansions, or billion dollar capital investment programs would be particularly valuable