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Ohio
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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.
Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Extensive experience in CAPEX procurement, construction contracting, or EPCM contract management within large-scale capital projects.
  • Strong experience with construction contracts, supplier negotiations, and project execution in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical preferred).
  • Expertise in EPCM contracts, working with general contractors, subcontractors, and engineering firms to ensure seamless execution.
  • Proven ability to manage procurement and contracts for mega capital projects ($500M+) while maintaining compliance with construction industry regulations.
  • Strong risk management, change order administration, and claims resolution experience.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience collaborating with engineering, project controls, automation, and finance teams.
  • PMP, CPSM, or construction management certifications (e.g., CCM, Six Sigma).
  • Experience working with GMP-regulated capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, or other contract management systems.
  • Experience supporting EPCM contracts for parenteral, API, or device assembly manufacturing projects.
If this role is of interest, please apply now!
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