Procurement Manager

JOB-10047638

Anticipated Start Date

October 12, 2026

Location

Newark, DE

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors.  Construction Quality Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking for a Procurement Manager that provides strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects. This role develops and executes procurement strategies to ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with business requirements. The Procurement Manager partners with cross-functional teams and leads supplier relationships, procurement governance, commercial performance, and supply chain risk management from project design through startup and operational readiness.

Job Description

• Lead Strategic Leadership 
  • Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies supporting manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs. 
  • Lead procurement functions supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects. 
  • Establish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems. 
  • Develop long-range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials. 
  • Support organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives. 
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.
•  Capital Project Procurement 
  • Direct procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness. 
  • Lead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services. 
  • Oversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design- build, and owner-managed project delivery models. 
  • Develop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding  commitments. 
  • Ensure timely delivery of long-lead equipment and critical path materials to support  project schedules and operational objectives. 
  • Lead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital  investments. 
• Commercial & Contract Management 
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration activities for strategic  suppliers and service providers. 
  • Negotiate complex agreements including: 
  • EPC and EPCM contracts 
  • Construction contracts 
  • Engineering services agreements 
  • Process equipment purchases 
  • Automation and digital systems 
  • Maintenance and operational support agreements 
  • Manage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout project lifecycle execution. 
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk  mitigation. 
• Supplier Quality & Compliance 
  • Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and applicable industry standards. 
  • Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, and quality management programs. •  Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective action programs  when necessary. 
  • Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational  performance, and supply continuity. 
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain 
  • Support manufacturing and operational activities through strategic sourcing and  materials management programs. 
  • Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies,  critical spare parts, and operational consumables. 
  • Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans to ensure  uninterrupted operations. 
  • Lead inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives for critical materials. 
• Financial Management 
  • Accountable for procurement budget performance, savings delivery, cost avoidance  initiatives, and working capital improvement. 
  • Support capital appropriation requests and project business cases through market  intelligence and procurement benchmarking. 
  • Drive total cost of ownership improvements across capital and operational spend  categories. 
  • Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance  initiatives. 
• Team Leadership 
  • Lead and develop procurement managers, category managers, sourcing specialists,  contract professionals, supplier quality resources, and materials management personnel. 
  • Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning,  coaching, and performance management. 
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and  continuous improvement. 
  • Provide leadership to employees, contractors, consultants, and project  procurement professionals.  

Skills Required

• Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, materials management, or commercial management experience. 
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams. 
• Proven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC). 
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships. 
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams. 
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, cell therapy,  gene therapy, vaccine, biologics, API, sterile manufacturing, or other GMP-regulated  manufacturing environments. 
• Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated operations and industry quality requirements.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and  expansion projects. 
• Experience with greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site development. 
• Experience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulated industry inspections  and compliance programs. 
• Experience supporting regulatory remediation programs and operational readiness  activities. 
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and  lifecycle management requirements within regulated manufacturing environments. 
• Experience developing supplier quality programs within highly regulated industries

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field. 
• Bachelor’s MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related  discipline preferred. 
• CPSM, CPSD, PMP, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.