Procurement Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Disability insurance

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager for a hybrid role based out of Allentown, PA. Lead procurement for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects valued at $1B+, managing EPCM contracts and supplier negotiations.

You will coordinate with construction, engineering, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and cost control, while maintaining risk management and project controls across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years relevant experience in procurement for capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects $1B+, ensuring EPCM contracts meet business objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations with GC, subcontractors, A&E firms, and suppliers; ensure alignment.
• Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement are reviewed before contract execution.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, and installation of capital equipment with construction management.
• Monitor EPCM agreements to align with deliverables and milestones.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts for cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Review change orders per client approval process.
• Track progress payments, milestones, and warranties for major contracts.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Change management

Contract administration

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Projects

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Why join us?

Our team is growing! The Lead Procurement Managerserves as a team leader on larger capital projects and is the client’s main contact for providing RFP development, change management, close out administration, procurement management, and change order / claims negotiations in procuring construction services. This position is based out of the client site and reports to the Client. This is a full-time position that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate, and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects $1B+, ensuring EPCM contracts are structured to meet business objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations with general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, engineering firms (A&E firms), and suppliers, ensuring commercial and technical alignment.
• Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution.
• Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables, construction milestones, and regulatory requirements.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams to facilitate contract execution and change management.
• Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved.
• Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are met, and payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
• Track progress payments, performance milestones, and warranties for major construction and equipment contracts.
• Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Conduct job site visits at least three days per week when required to oversee contract execution, supplier coordination, and materials logistics.
• Maintain compliance with Client’s global procurement and construction policies, ensuring alignment with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to streamline sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement.
• Ensure legal, quality, safety, and environmental standards are maintained across all procurement activities.
• Review change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process.
• Provide procurement services for the client, where applicable, including preparing RFP and bid analysis.
• Attend regular cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and procurement teams.
• Review the contractor’s close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participate in the development and improvement of project contracting systems. Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of contract and project management.
• Perform such other duties as the Client may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or a related field, plus 10 years relevant experience.
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects. Must have an understanding of administration of construction contracts – for liens, AIA contracts, etc.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize information technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Manage procurement contracts and purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.
• Manage contract amendments, claims, and dispute resolution processes

EXPECTED EXPERIENCE

The following describes the experience desired, and skills required for resources involved:

• Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.
• Quantity Surveyor experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interface with resources within client and within project supplier organizations
• Good understanding and experience with industry best practices for project management capital delivery processes and scheduling. These attributes include an overall basic understanding of contracts and contracting, procurement, project forecasting and development and budget management, change order management, risk management within the Pharma / bio tech industries.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of tasks within a timeframe.
• Analytical approach to address process flow issues and tasks.
• Experience with large projects capital projects(>$B)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Procurement Schedule with critical path items identified
• Prequalified Vendor and Supplier List with DB’s
• RFPs, ITBs, and RFQs for all major packages
• Bid Evaluation Reports and Recommendations
• Procurement Status and Progress Reports (weekly/monthly)
• Logs for Deliveries, Non-Conformances, and Claims
• Procurement Closeout Report and Lessons Learned

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allentown, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.00 - $81.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.