Capital Projects Procurement Lead

TekWissen LLC; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen Group seeks a Capital Projects Procurement Lead to drive procurement for high-budget capital projects up to $500M. You will manage sourcing, contract negotiations and execution across engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and supplier performance oversight in regulated manufacturing environments. Key focus areas include strategic sourcing, RFP management, and lifecycle procurement across capital equipment and related services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects procurement.
• Experience with large budgets and complex programs.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies and lead RFP processes.
• Strong contract management and supplier performance oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for capital projects with budgets up to $500M.
• Source and procure capital equipment (bioreactors and similar).
• Negotiate service agreements (Construction Management, C&Q, Engineering Services).
• Support project planning and execution with stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with scope, budget, schedule and objectives.
• Define procurement requirements with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.
• Lead RFP processes from supplier identification to bid evaluation and contract award.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align with timelines and milestones.
• Provide project reporting and procurement status updates to leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance, risks and contract compliance.
• Support project closeout including reconciliation and documentation.

Skills

Capital procurement

Strategic sourcing

RFP management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Project reporting

Supplier performance

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title:

Capital Projects Procurement Lead

Location:

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Duration:

12 Months

Job Type:

Temporary Assignment

Work Type:

Onsite

Summary

The Capital Projects Procurement Lead will lead procurement activities for large-scale capital projects with a procurement budget of up to $500M. This role is responsible for supporting the full capital project lifecycle, including project scoping, procurement planning, RFP management, contract negotiation, execution support, stakeholder reporting, and project closeout.

The position will manage procurement activities for capital equipment such as bioreactors as well as service contracts for construction management, commissioning & qualification (C&Q), and engineering services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in capital procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and capital project execution within industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for capital projects with budgets up to $500M.
• Manage sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, including bioreactors and other process/manufacturing equipment.
• Lead contract negotiations for service agreements, including Construction Management, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), and Engineering Services.
• Support capital project planning and execution activities in collaboration with project teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project scope, budget, schedule, and business objectives.
• Scope projects and define procurement requirements in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
• Lead and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including supplier identification, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support project timelines and execution milestones.
• Provide stakeholder management, project reporting, and procurement status updates to leadership and project teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, commercial risks, and contract compliance throughout project execution.
• Support capital project closeout activities, including final commercial reconciliation, contract closure, and procurement documentation completion.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in capital projects procurement, strategic sourcing, or project procurement leadership.
• Experience managing large capital procurement budgets and complex procurement programs.
• Experience supporting industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, engineering, construction, or manufacturing capital projects preferred.
• Experience with bioreactors or biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment procurement is preferred.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of capital equipment procurement processes.
• Experience with construction, engineering, and C&Q service contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies, scope projects, and lead competitive RFP processes.
• Strong understanding of contract management, commercial terms, supplier performance management, and project procurement controls.
• Ability to support capital project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, construction, manufacturing, finance, and executive leadership teams.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.