Lead contracts manager overseeing procurement, negotiations & compliance for pharma CAPEX projects.
-Provides procurement services for the client, where applicable, including preparing RFP and bid analysis. -Maintain oversight of EPCM-related procurement activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are met, and payments are made in accordance with agreed terms. -Utilize e-procurement and contract management tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to streamline sourcing, contract administration, and supplier engagement. -Participates in the development and improvement of project contracting systems. -Reviews the contractors close out administration and ensures that they meet their contractual requirements. -Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of contract and project management. -Lead contract negotiations with general contractors (GCs), subcontractors, engineering firms (A&E firms), and suppliers, ensuring commercial and technical alignment. -Attends regular cost meetings to review procurement status and change order status with the contractors and procurement teams. -Work closely with construction management teams to coordinate the procurement, delivery, and installation of critical capital equipment. -Reviews change orders in accordance with the client’s approval process. -Develop and execute procurement strategies for large-scale pharmaceutical CAPEX construction projects, ensuring EPCM contracts are structured to meet business objectives. -Ensure all technical, financial, and legal aspects of procurement activities are thoroughly reviewed and approved before contract execution. -Track progress payments, performance milestones, and warranties for major construction and equipment contracts. -Conduct job site visits at least three days per week when required to oversee contract execution, supplier coordination, and materials logistics. -Monitor contract compliance, ensuring that variations, scope changes, and claims are properly reviewed, documented, and resolved. -Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless integration of equipment and materials into the project schedule. -Ensure legal, quality, safety, and environmental standards are maintained across all procurement activities. -Work closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure CAPEX procurement aligns with cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting. -Serve as the primary liaison between legal, engineering, finance, and construction teams to facilitate contract execution and change management. -Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier and construction contracts, ensuring cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industry best practices. -Oversee vendor performance, ensuring all EPCM agreements align with project deliverables, construction milestones, and regulatory requirements. -Maintain compliance with Client’s global procurement and construction policies, ensuring alignment with corporate, regulatory, and safety standards.
-Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering or a related field, plus 10 years relevant experience. -Must have an understanding of administration of construction contracts – for liens, AIA contracts, etc. -Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. -Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices. -Must thoroughly understand and utilize information technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project. -Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities.
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-all candidates must complete a drug screen test and background check upon offer acceptance. -federal contractor status requires a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
