Strategic Capital Construction Procurement Lead

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Upper Providence (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK US is seeking a procurement leader to drive capital construction sourcing strategies in Marietta, PA, with a hybrid work model that blends onsite collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will partner with engineering, project leadership, and suppliers to deliver value, and ensure procurement aligns with schedule, budget, and risk objectives across U.S.

capital projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement for large-scale construction, strong commercial acumen, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience, including category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience supporting large and/or complex capital construction projects, with strong knowledge of engineering, construction, building services, and technical contractors.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the analytical and financial skills required to evaluate bids, contracts, project risks, and supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic project environment, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex commercial challenges.
• Ability to work closely with the project team in Marietta, PA, with regular onsite presence as required to support project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting strategies for engineering and construction services, with a primary focus on the strategic capital project in Marietta, PA.
• Support procurement strategies for other capital construction projects across the U.S. as required.
• Develop and implement sourcing and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives, ensuring delivery against schedule, budget, quality, and risk requirements.
• Partner closely with engineering, project leadership, and other key stakeholders to ensure procurement is integrated into project planning and execution.
• Lead complex sourcing activities and commercial negotiations to secure competitive terms, manage contractual and supply-chain risks, and deliver value.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and drive effective contract and supplier performance management throughout project execution.
• Oversee contract compliance and proactively address commercial, contractual, and supplier performance issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through market benchmarking, supplier optimization, and increased use of preferred suppliers and fit-for-purpose contracting approaches.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

GSK US is seeking a procurement leader to drive capital construction sourcing strategies in Marietta, PA, with a hybrid work model that blends onsite collaboration and remote work flexibility. You will partner with engineering, project leadership, and suppliers to deliver value, and ensure procurement aligns with schedule, budget, and risk objectives across U.S.

capital projects. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement for large-scale construction, strong commercial acumen, and