Job Details

Our end-client a large global R&D focused pharmaceuticals organization is seeking to hire for the below role.

CAPEX Project Procurement Lead (Contractor)
Duration: 12 months plus
Location: Lexington, MA 02421 (4 days onsite,1 day remote)
Pay rate: $80/HR - $95/HR (negotiable)

Role Summary
Seeking an experienced and dedicated CAPEX Project Procurement Lead contractor to provide comprehensive, end-to-end procurement support for high-value CapitalExpenditure (CAPEX) projects at our site, ensuring strict compliance with 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
I. 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 Capital Procurement Process, Procurement Policy, and Contracting Policy, including the 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 procurement and documentation systems, including Axxerion, Coupa, and related invoice/payment management platforms.

II. 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 the 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.

III. 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 (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) approval status.

IV. 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 Sponsors.

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).

Application Note
This is a critical temporary contract role with deliverables focusing on specific project milestones. Candidates must be prepared to begin promptly and rapidly familiarize themselves with organizational structure and systems.

Please apply with your interest. You may also reach out to me at ...@alphambe.com

Thank you,
Ashu

We provide a comprehensive package which includes.
Benefits

• Medical for full time employees
• Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, etc.