Senior Pharma Procurement & Contracts Lead

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid life and short- and long‑

Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vest

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Leaves of absences options

Flexible work options

Recognition and employee satisfaction

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager in Philadelphia, PA to oversee owner-side procurement across EPC processes, vendor qualification, long-lead items, and schedule governance while ensuring GMP alignment and contract standards. The role supports a pharma mega campus project with on-site work Tue–Thu and remote Mon & Fri.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in construction procurement, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and Power BI, with experience in contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of business experience in construction contracts and procurement administration.
• Alternate path: 15+ years of business experience in construction contracts and procurement administration without a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in construction contracts and procurement administration.
• Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Firm(s) during the subcontractor & equipment bidding process to clarify bid requirements, address queries, and ensure transparency.
• Participate in joint bid evaluations and discussions to confirm the accuracy and completeness of submitted bids.
• Ensure all solutions meet technical requirements, and commercial tenders are in accordance with best ethical practices.
• Perform supplier and subcontractor vetting in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Review and validate scopes of work included in bid packages, ensuring they accurately reflect project needs and specifications.
• Identify long‑lead and critical items and help establish procurement timelines.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.
• Oversee all commercial and contractual obligations for the EPCM throughout the procurement process of Capital Equipment and other scopes of work as directed by the client, including compliance, performance, and alignment with project scope.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and project subcontracts, including formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout.
• Verify vendor performance, mitigate commercial risk, and manage claims, changes, and compliance.
• Oversee the procurement and contractual administration of major equipment packages, confirming technical, commercial, and delivery requirements are met.
• Coordinate engineering, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), suppliers, and construction to resolve issues and maintain schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate Degree

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead Procurement Manager in Philadelphia, PA to oversee owner-side procurement across EPC processes, vendor qualification, long-lead items, and schedule governance while ensuring GMP alignment and contract standards. The role supports a pharma mega campus project with on-site work Tue–Thu and remote Mon & Fri.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in construction procurement, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office and Power BI, with experience in contract