CAPEX Procurement Project Lead

Bachem Holding AG; Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Bachem in Vista, CA seeks a Procurement Project Manager to lead CAPEX procurement from initiation to closeout, aligning procurement strategy with project execution and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, Quality, Operations, EHS, and suppliers; develop procurement plans aligned with project milestones; track milestones, supplier performance, and budgets; support sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract administration; provide risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or project management experience.
• 5+ years supporting capital projects, engineering procurement, construction procurement, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred (pharma/ biotech/ life sciences).
• Strong skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP/Ariba).
• Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Legal, Quality, Operations, EHS, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute project procurement plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Track procurement milestones, supplier performance, delivery schedules, budgets, risks, and project updates.
• Support sourcing strategies, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, and commercial analysis.
• Manage contract and commercial activities, including negotiations, purchase agreements, change orders, risk mitigation, and supplier claims.
• Prepare procurement reports, project updates, and risk assessments for stakeholders and leadership.
• Support project startup and closeout activities, including contract administration, final settlements, and lessons learned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement planning

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Project tracking & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Bachem in Vista, CA seeks a Procurement Project Manager to lead CAPEX procurement from initiation to closeout, aligning procurement strategy with project execution and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, Quality, Operations, EHS, and suppliers; develop procurement plans aligned with project milestones; track milestones, supplier performance, and budgets; support sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract administration; provide risk assessments