Strategic Sourcing Manager- Capital Projects

Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Capital Projects

Posted 2 days ago – be among the first 25 applicants.

Client: large biotech.

Location:

Fully Remote – EST or CST time zone preferred. Duration: through 2027.

Ideal candidate: 5+ years of hands‑on capital construction procurement experience, active as a member of capital project teams, with minimal travel (~5%) on high‑value projects. Ariba skills required;
Scout and/or Sirion experience highly desired. Strong knowledge of contracting negotiations and execution.

• Manage a portfolio of large capital projects ($500M+ each) and medium projects ($5M–$100M).
• Support spend sub‑categories including Architectural and Engineering services, Construction Management services, Automation Integration services, Commissioning, Quality and Validation services, General Construction Contractor, and individual Construction Trade Services.
• Execute and implement the sourcing strategy and purchasing needs of Client’s US‑based spend across the Operations organization.
• Lead e‑sourcing (eRFX) for the Capital Construction and Capital Equipment Global Category Management (GCM) teams.
• Act as Procurement Process and Systems expert, ensuring compliance with all relevant global sourcing policies and procedures, and participate as an integral member of Project Delivery teams.
• Serve as Contracting lead: select appropriate contract template, negotiate terms, create contracts in Sirion, manage ongoing contract administration, and hand off to Contract‑to‑Pay teams.

• Combination of sourcing, contracting, and project management experience.
• Minimum 6 years hands‑on experience as a sourcing or procurement lead on multiple project delivery teams.
• Broad knowledge of construction market forces, supplier base, legal and regulatory environment, and sources of competitive advantage.
• Ensure procurement policies are followed and compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts published in Sirion.
• Inform stakeholders on procurement policies and procedures, providing support and corrective actions where required.
• Assist the overall Project Manager with all matters related to strategic sourcing and procurement as a vital member of project delivery teams.
• Manage commercial relationships as liaison between project delivery teams and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a Project Sourcing Plan with the Project Manager as a “living document” throughout the project life cycle.
• Lead selection of project delivery approach, contract strategy, and commercial price structure, including incentives and penalties.
• Facilitate supplier selection process, whether competitively bid or single‑sourced.
• Draft and ensure timely reviews and execution of all contract documents using Sirion.
• Provide basic training on contract provisions to the project team and act as the source for contract interpretation and application during project execution.
• Work with the Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to resolve contractor disputes, claims, and/or change orders.
• Experience in construction within the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.

• Doctorate degree
• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience
• High school diploma/GED and 10 years of experience

Entry level

Contract

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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