Lead Procurement Manager

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) in Pennsylvania seeks a Lead Procurement Manager to drive procurement for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects.

You will act as the primary client contact, develop and execute procurement strategies, negotiate critical contracts, and oversee procurement operations to ensure on-time, value-driven execution. The role requires a bachelor’s in construction or engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and deep knowledge of EPCM contracts, RFPs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably with large capital projects.
• Proven procurement management experience for large-scale projects including RFP development and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for large pharmaceutical CAPEX projects.
• Negotiate vital contracts and oversee procurement operations to ensure value and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, legal, finance, and construction stakeholders to drive project execution.

Skills

Procurement management

RFP development

Contract negotiations

Change management

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

SAP

Ariba

Job description

JSG is recruiting for a Lead Procurement Manager. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects that transform the industry. As the primary client contact, you’ll develop and execute procurement strategies, negotiate vital contracts, and oversee procurement operations to ensure seamless project execution and maximum value.

Pay $70/hour to $80/hour

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, ideally with large capital projects (> $1B).
• Proven expertise in procurement management for large-scale projects, including RFP development, contract negotiations, and change management.
• Strong knowledge of EPCM contract structures, construction contracts (AIA, liens), and procurement policies.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera, Microsoft Projects, SAP, and Ariba.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with engineering, legal, finance, and construction stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing vendor performance, claims, and dispute resolution.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working within the pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Quantity Surveyor background.
• Knowledge of environmental, safety, and regulatory standards in large construction projects.
• Familiarity with change order management and closeout procedures.
• Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects is highly desirable.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.