Senior Capital Projects Procurement Lead

NES Fircroft; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to provide cradle-to-grave procurement support across major capital projects. You will serve as the primary commercial interface for equipment, materials and services, aligning procurement with project safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with EPC/EPCM or similar industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience with sourcing events, bid evaluations, negotiations and contracts.
• Experience on EPC/EPCM or similar industrial capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cradle-to-grave procurement activities from sourcing to closeout.
• Conduct bid solicitation, evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Procure major equipment, materials and services to support project objectives.
• Negotiate terms, delivery schedules, and handle scope changes and claims.
• Maintain strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Support procurement planning, risk mitigation and governance reporting.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Business Administration

Engineering

Tools

e-Procurement platforms

e-Bidding platforms

Strategic sourcing tools

ERP systems

Job description

NES Fircroft in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to provide cradle-to-grave procurement support across major capital projects. You will serve as the primary commercial interface for equipment, materials and services, aligning procurement with project safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with EPC/EPCM or similar industrial projects.