Procurement Specialist

Abidi Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our client's team on an immediate basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale CAPEX projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in project procurement, pharmaceutical industry experience, and excellent negotiation skills, we encourage you to apply.

1. Project Procurement Expertise: Proven experience managing procurement for large CAPEX projects, including capital expenditure strategies and execution.

2. Pharma Industry Experience: Hands-on experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and non-GMP environments within the pharmaceutical sector.

3. Negotiation Skills: Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex contracts and securing favorable terms.

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies and detailed procurement plans.

• Lead all sourcing activities, including supplier scouting, selection, approval, and contracting.

• Plan and execute sourcing events such as RFPs and RFXs while ensuring value, speed, compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with policies, standards, and compliance requirements.

• Utilize advanced evaluation techniques, including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and risk assessments, to support decision-making.

• Maintain documentation and prepare detailed reports on sourcing activities, market insights, and bid evaluations.

• Ensure all sourcing activities align with the organization's procurement policy and pre-agreed strategies.

• Monitor supplier performance, proactively addressing and resolving issues to maintain project efficiency and compliance.

• Negotiate high-complexity contracts, securing optimal terms and conditions with legal support.

• Manage and maintain contract documentation in compliance with company policies and regulations.

• Partner with internal departments to drive initiatives and achieve project objectives.

• Facilitate effective communication and input sharing among key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the cost control and procurement teams to verify invoice alignment with purchase orders, contract deliverables, and project plans.

• Support project managers in monitoring the change order approval process and resolving related issues.

• Develop and maintain project management reports using Power BI, Teams, and Excel.

• Create high-level project plans outlining scope, work packages, timelines, milestones, governance, roles, risks, and resource allocation.

• Conduct critical path analyses and manage project knowledge repositories.

• Facilitate onboarding and training for new team members.

• Gather insights to develop comprehensive stakeholder engagement plans.

• Define strategies for consistent stakeholder alignment and communication.

• Address unforeseen challenges by involving and informing relevant stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and experience. An associate degree with 5 years of relevant experience will also be considered.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, CAPEX projects, and the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven track record in leading sourcing activities for comparable categories.

• Certifications: Project Management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMP) is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Excel.

• Travel: Ability to travel to the project site in Waltham, MA, as needed.

• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations.