Procurement Specialist (Raleigh)

Capital Construction Procurement Specialist Remote (Wilson, NC) Travel to Cary, NC + Conshohocken, PA Contract Job Description: We are seeking a Capital Construction Procurement Specialist that will focus on leading procurement and contract negotiations for capital equipment and construction projects, particularly within drug substance manufacturing. It involves managing supplier relationships, issuing RFI/RFP/RFQs, and coordinating cross-functional approvals to ensure timely purchase orders and cost-effective procurement. The position also includes project management responsibilities, such as tracking equipment delivery, securing customs duty savings, and reporting procurement cost savings. Strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners is essential, along with proficiency in procurement systems and remote work efficiency. Minimum Qualifications: Procurement experience supporting capital construction projects for drug substance manufacturing (including supply chain or direct materials) Shared services center knowledge with Procure to Pay cycle experience Experience in collaborating with other functions such as contracting, legal, finance, engineering, and/or operations amongst others Knowledge of Procurement systems (e.g., Ariba, Scout, Salesforce.com) Proven efficiency working remotely and onsite with business partners and suppliers 4-6 years experience Proficiency in procurement processes Proven efficiency working remotely and onsite with business partners and suppliers Responsibilities: Managing and leading vendor contract negotiations, developing and implementing MSAs, OTAs and SOW through EMarketplace Contracting (eMC) Supplier Contracting Services. Responsible for managing the procurement of Capital Equipment & Capital Construction with our external partners - Negotiating payment terms, payment milestones and package discounts during commercial bid evaluations. Circulating fully negotiated package recommendations to System Owners and the Project Procurement, Engineering, PMO & Construction Leads for approval before sending to Project Controls Analyst to create an official Purchase Order. Following up to ensure timely approvals. Supplier relationship management - issuing RFI/RFP/RFQs to external stakeholders (local suppliers where possible), negotiating effectively and ensuring appropriate risk management is undertaken. Preparing weekly and monthly project updates Liaising with our project partners at weekly project procurement update meetings. Directly responsible for project managing the procurement of Laboratory & In Process Testing IPT Equipment Facilitating and negotiating Project Partner Contracts for Procurement, Engineering & C&Q activities on Project. Working cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, PMO, Engineering and various System Owners/ System Users. Escalating procurement issues to our project partners and joining regular calls with the vendors to resolve all issues. Managing the delivery of equipment, identifying, and securing bottom line customs duty savings, involving strong stakeholder management. Identifying, achieving, and reporting procurement cost savings for the project.

Created: 2025-09-13