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Procurement Specialist - Ohio, United States - 12 Months Contract
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist - Contracts & Construction to join our major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Ohio, this is a large-scale greenfield capital project and investing more than $1bn.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical construction projects, ensuring EPCM contracts are structured to meet business objectives.
- Lead contract negotiations with general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, engineering firms (A&E firms), and suppliers, ensuring commercial and technical alignment.
- Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution.
- Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule.
- Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables, construction milestones, and regulatory requirements.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry best practices.
- Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams to facilitate contract execution and change management.
- Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved.
- Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are met, and payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
- Track progress payments, performance milestones, and warranties for major construction and equipment contracts.
- Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
- Conduct job site visits at least three days per week when required to oversee contract execution, supplier coordination, and materials logistics.
- Maintain compliance with global procurement and construction policies, ensuring alignment with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to streamline sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement.
- Ensure legal, quality, safety, and environmental standards are maintained across all procurement activities.
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If this role is of interest, please apply now!
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