Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist for Life Sciences Project in Puerto Rico

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a major, global pharmaceutical client on their latest new-build project based in Puerto Rico. The project is a large-scale greenfield capital project that requires a skilled Procurement Specialist to lead procurement activities from the onset of the project.

Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in CAPEX procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience sourcing capital equipment for large capital projects ($500M ) in a regulated environment.
• Strong experience in contract negotiations, supplier management, and capital project execution.
• Project management skills with the ability to align procurement activities with construction, engineering, and operational timelines.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical capital equipment procurement.
• Familiarity with logistics, warehousing, and installation coordination for capital projects.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, project controls, automation, and finance.

Responsibilities:

1. Leverage expertise in procurement to source high-quality goods and services for the project.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of procurement activities.
3. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
4. Develop and execute strategies to minimize costs and maximize value throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.