CAPEX Procurement Project Lead

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

Job summary

Bachem Americas is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement activities for CAPEX projects from initiation to closeout in Vista, California. You will align procurement strategy with project execution, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, safety, compliance, and technical requirements are met.

The role collaborates with engineering, finance, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years supporting capital projects, engineering procurement, construction procurement, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, chemical manufacturing, or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong skills in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, project execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems, including SAP and Ariba preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a cross-functional, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, Legal, Quality, Operations, EHS, and external suppliers/contractors.
• 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, supplier selection, 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

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Project execution

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Bachem Americas is seeking a Procurement Project Manager to lead procurement activities for CAPEX projects from initiation to closeout in Vista, California. You will align procurement strategy with project execution, ensuring cost, schedule, quality, safety, compliance, and technical requirements are met.

The role collaborates with engineering, finance, and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within budget.