Job Description

The scope of this role, which reports to the Global Capital Procurement Associate Director, includes capital projects led by Site Engineering and Global Engineering Services in the Americas. Responsibilities include managing steps from business case in the development of project delivery strategy andrunning a robust sourcing process, as well as conducting supplier evaluation/recommendation in support of selecting the optimum supplier to deliver the work for the required quality, services and cost. Additionally, you will investigate and recommend programs and/or procedures involving cost reduction for assigned Capital Projects.

Primary activities will include partnering with the project to develop the commercial & project delivery strategy, run the Request-for-Proposal (RFP) process, analysis, negotiation, and contract execution. On those projects managed by a CM or EPCM, you will work with the project team to ensure the professional procurement services necessary are provided for a successful project in alignment with the agreed Project Procurement Plan. The ranges from competitive bidding, contract negotiation, expediting through the receipt of materials and documentation.

As our company's procurement representative, you work with the Project Team to develop the Project Procurement Plan in overall alignment with Global Capital Procurement strategies. You will work with the project team to ensure the Construction Managers' procurement process and procedures in line with contract, Capital Procurement process. You will work closely with site procurement personnel, Corporate Procurement Commodity Management organization, the Project teams and the Construction Managers' procurement personnel to establish, integrate, control and maintain effective procurement processes.

Experience:

• 7 + years in Capital Project Procurement preferably in with Animal Health or Pharma projects.

• Strong demonstrated skills partnering with engineering and the business in developing project delivery strategies, commercial strategies, commercial negotiations, and capital project procurement management.

• Working knowledge of contract law, local regulations, and policies, as applied to the construction industry.

• Knowledge of processes and capabilities of US major engineering/contractor firms, as well as construction subcontractor base is desirable.

Skills:

• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated project management skills, effective negotiation skills, analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Must be proficient in PC applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, as well as e-mail and Internet searches.

• Previous experience in a position requiring negotiations and field-office construction experience are all requirements for this position.

Education:

• BS in Business Administration, Logistics, Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience/knowledge of commercial activities associated with engineering construction projects.

• MBA and/or CPM would be desirable.

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Requisition ID:R318596