Global Procurement & Contracts Leader

Linesight; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Procurement Manager to support procurement and contract administration for a range of vendors, including architects, engineers and equipment suppliers. The role involves prequalifying vendors, leading tender processes, and negotiating pricing with external partners to ensure robust procurement outcomes.

You will manage contracts, onboard site suppliers, and develop global supply chain strategies while producing regular reports to track progress and risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-qualifying vendors and managing tenders for Capex construction services projects.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry focused on construction projects.
• Degree in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement and contract administration for architects, engineers, general contractors and equipment vendors.
• Conduct prequalification and shortlisting of suppliers through bid analysis and make award recommendations.
• Lead negotiations on pricing agreements with external partners using benchmarking data.
• Manage contract preparation, finalisation and administration with attention to detail.
• Onboard on-site supplier teams and foster positive supplier relationships with site and vendor teams.
• Create weekly reports and dashboards to monitor progress and identify risks in the supply chain.
• Develop, implement and manage supply chain strategies on a global scale.
• Conduct production planning and supplier capacity modelling as required.

Skills

Vendor prequalification

Tender management

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in procurement or supply chain

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Procurement Manager to support procurement and contract administration for a range of vendors, including architects, engineers and equipment suppliers. The role involves prequalifying vendors, leading tender processes, and negotiating pricing with external partners to ensure robust procurement outcomes.

You will manage contracts, onboard site suppliers, and develop global supply chain strategies while producing regular reports to track progress and risks.