Procurement Lead

QCS Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd is seeking a Procurement Lead for a remote, US-based six-month contract on a life sciences / pharma project. You will manage procurement for major project requirements, lead long-lead equipment procurement, and support bid processes with project stakeholders.

The role requires extensive procurement experience within EPC environments, strong contract negotiation skills, and a proven track record in industrial equipment sourcing.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience.
• Strong experience in EPC project environments.
• Proven track record in industrial equipment procurement.
• Experience handling long-lead equipment procurement.
• Strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and ordering activities for major project requirements.
• Lead procurement of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Develop and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
• Evaluate supplier bids and technical proposals alongside project stakeholders.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.

Skills

Procurement

EPC experience

Long-lead procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Job description

Procurement Lead – Remote, US – Initial 6-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made.

We’re supporting a major new-build facility in the US, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Procurement Lead to support this project and help deliver this world-class program.

What You’ll Deliver

• Manage procurement and ordering activities for major project requirements.
• Lead procurement of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Develop and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
• Evaluate supplier bids and technical proposals alongside project stakeholders.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive procurement experience.
• Strong experience working within EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project environments.
• Proven track record managing industrial equipment procurement.
• Experience handling long-lead equipment procurement activities.
• Strong contract negotiation and commercial management skills.