Senior Manager, Project Procurement
Core
Develop and deliver end-to-end procurement strategy, plan, and schedule for new capital and manufacturing projects, managing sourcing, supplier selection, and contract finalization for major equipment, materials, and services.
Role type
Senior Manager, Project Procurement
Builds
Capital projects, manufacturing sites, and Supplier Villages
Domain
Consumer health / Regulated manufacturing / Global supply chain
Required skills
End-to-end project procurement strategy, RFQ/RFP management, supplier negotiation, cost optimization, supply-risk management, contract finalization, supplier governance, ERP systems (SAP/Ariba), Incoterms knowledge
Preferred skills
CIPS or PMP certification, experience with Chinese suppliers, Mandarin language capability
Technologies
SAP, Ariba
Responsibilities
Develop procurement strategy and schedule for new projects; Lead RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and negotiations; Manage sourcing for raw and packaging materials; Coordinate supplier selection and onboarding; Ensure timely purchase order placement; Drive value through commercial negotiation and cost analysis; Mitigate supply and compliance risks; Establish supplier governance and performance management; Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Legal)
Seniority
Senior, leadership level