Senior Purchasing Specialist
Core
Execute cradle-to-grave procurement for major pharmaceutical capital projects, managing equipment, materials, and services from sourcing to closeout.
Role type
Senior IC purchasing specialist (capital projects)
Builds
Procurement execution plans, supplier contracts, and delivery schedules for pharmaceutical/biotech capital projects
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology capital projects, EPC/EPCM
Required skills
strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contract administration, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, cost management, stakeholder coordination, change management, compliance enforcement
Preferred skills
global procurement, lump-sum project environments, major equipment commodities (static/rotating/instrumentation/piping), e-Procurement platforms, CPSM/CPSD certification, life sciences project experience
Technologies
e-Procurement, e-Bidding, strategic sourcing platforms
Responsibilities
Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and scope; coordinate sourcing events and bid reviews; administer purchase orders and contract changes; monitor supplier quality, schedule, and delivery; support procurement risk identification and contingency planning; drive equipment delivery to meet project milestones; identify cost savings and process improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC