Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bid Packages, Capital Markets, Capital Project, Career Counseling, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Support/Service, Data Modeling, DevOps, Documentation, Embedded Systems, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Forecasting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Capital, Leadership, Market Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Strategy, Project Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Job#: 3031614
Job Description:
Role: Project Procurement Manager - Capital Projects
Location: Gaithersburg, MD / Frederick, MD (3 days onsite minimum)
Summary: Apex Systems is seeking two experienced Project Procurement Manager to support two active capital investments in Maryland. This role is project-embedded, supporting procurement delivery across a new build project in Gaithersburg and an interior fit‑out project in Frederick, partnering closely with engineering, construction, and project leadership teams.
Experience
- Proven experience delivering procurement for capital construction or facilities projects
- Demonstrated success procuring engineering services, construction trades, and equipment packages
- Experience working embedded with project teams, ideally in regulated or compliance‑heavy environments
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and supplier management capabilities
- Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, execution‑focused project environment, balancing speed with governance
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing, tendering, negotiations, and contract execution for engineering, construction, and equipment packages
- Develop tender packages and manage competitive, compliant sourcing processes using approved sourcing platforms
- Lead contract negotiations covering price, terms, lead times, and risk mitigation
- Prepare contracts and manage internal approval workflows
- Support development of project delivery strategies and commercial model selection aligned to new build and fit‑out project requirements
- Develop and execute Project Procurement Strategies informed by market conditions, supply risk, and project drivers
- Create and maintain detailed procurement plans aligned to project schedules
- Identify, prequalify, and shortlist suppliers in line with project and category strategies
- Manage vendor ethics, safety, financial stability, and performance expectations
- Resolve supplier performance, delivery, and commercial issues; manage disputes as required
- Coordinate procurement interfaces across vendors, engineering firms, construction managers, and other providers
- Provide procurement oversight and supervision of provider‑led procurement activities (AE/CM)
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with corporate policies, codes of conduct, and third‑party risk requirements
- Maintain complete, organized, and audit‑ready procurement documentation
- Track and report cost savings and value delivery through established value‑tracking processes
- Support supply market analysis and internal forecasting
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization, templates, and contracting standards
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Employee Type:
Contract
Location:
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Job Type:
Date Posted:
April 22, 2026
Pay Range:
$55 - $75 per hour
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