USA - Procurement Consulting Lead

eTeam; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 117,096 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a CAPEX Procurement Support contractor in Lexington, MA to manage end-to-end procurement for high-value projects. The role requires expertise in CAPEX processes, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in procurement systems like Ariba and Coupa. Ideal candidates have experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors. The position is hybrid, offering 4 days onsite and 1 day remote, with a competitive pay range of $85 to $95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading CAPEX procurement for large-scale projects.
• Expertise in competitive bidding and contracting processes.
• Financial acumen with measurable savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for high-value Capital Expenditure projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Manage full procurement lifecycle from planning to close-out.

Skills

Experience in CAPEX procurement

Knowledge of Ariba and Coupa

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Tools

Ariba Sourcing/E-Sourcing

Coupa

Job description

Job Title: CAPEX Procurement Support (CAPEX Project Procurement Lead)

Location: Lexington, MA

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range: $85 to $95/hr

Hybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote in Lexington, MA

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Role Summary

Client is seeking an experienced and dedicated CAPEX Project Procurement Lead contractor to provide comprehensive, end‑to‑end procurement support for high‑value Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects at our site, ensuring strict compliance with client 's global policies and maximizing value. This role requires a specialist who can strategically manage the full procurement lifecycle, from initial planning and sourcing strategy development through contract negotiation, execution, and project close‑out.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Alignment
   • Project Integration: Serve as the dedicated Procurement Lead, integrating seamlessly with the Global and Site Procurement teams, Project Managers, and Engineering functions to understand project scope, goals, and critical timelines.
   • Policy Compliance: Ensure mandatory application of client 's Capital Procurement Process, Procurement Policy, and Contracting Policy, including correct use of funding requests and procurement planning.
   • Sourcing Strategy: Work in full compliance with global category strategies, contributing materially to the fulfillment of key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Savings, Competitive Sourcing, and E‑auctions.
   • System Mastery: Become proficient in client ’s procurement and documentation systems, including Axxerion, Coupa, and related invoice/payment management platforms.
2. Sourcing and Execution Management
   • Sourcing Events: Lead the preparation and execution of complex sourcing events (RFPs) for critical equipment and services, ensuring all necessary documentation (specifications, price sheets, draft MSAs) is ready for launch.
   • Ariba E‑Sourcing: Manage sourcing events within the Ariba E‑Sourcing system for all purchases exceeding the $100,000 threshold.
   • Supplier & Risk Management: Check the contract database for existing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), prepare and ensure signing of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), and finalize verified long lists of eligible suppliers.
   • Justification: Prepare and secure necessary sign‑offs for Single Source Justification forms, strictly adhering to the Procurement Policy.
3. Purchasing and Negotiation
   • Tendering: Develop complete bidding documentation, including Instructions to Bidders and evaluation matrices, aligned across technical, commercial, and legal needs.
   • Evaluation Leadership: Execute and lead the competitive selection process, including bid collection, technical/commercial evaluation, and completing the evaluation matrix with clear scores and justifications.
   • Negotiation & Award: Establish and align negotiation strategies with the Procurement Team and Project Stakeholders. Lead negotiations with suppliers and subject matter experts to achieve a clear, final recommendation for contract awarding.
   • Contracting: Manage the full contracting process, ensuring contracts are ready to sign, coordinating final signatures, and managing the Purchase Request to Purchase Order (PO) approval status.
4. Project & Contract Close‑Out
   • Reporting: Summarize and accurately report realized savings to the Procurement Team.
   • Finalization: Manage final payments, conduct final performance reviews, capture lessons learned, and launch close‑out letters to suppliers.
   • Handover: Ensure the seamless transfer of equipment, contracts, and guarantees to the operations teams, and confirm documentation is officially acknowledged in writing.
   • Reporting: Provide weekly and monthly written progress reports to the Project Manager and Project Sponsor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience leading CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) procurement for large‑scale investment projects, preferably within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or related regulated industrial sectors.
• Deep expertise in the end‑to‑end competitive bidding and contracting process (RFP, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract signing).
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise procurement and contracting systems, such as Ariba Sourcing/E‑Sourcing and Coupa.
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to realize and report measurable savings and cost avoidance.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal).
• Ability to quickly assimilate and apply complex company‑specific policies (Procurement, Contracting, Capital Process).