Chief Procurement Manager

We are seeking a Chief Procurement Manager to join our team in TX AL VA PA OH IN and WI.

Our Pharmaceutical team is growing! The Procurement Director provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages including EPC procurement review vendor qualification long lead item management and procurement schedule governance ensuring alignment with schedule requirements GMP compliance and the Clients contracting standards. This is a lead role at an exciting mega campus site for a pharmaceutical client in Alabama/Virginia with the opportunity to direct a career-making program on a greenfield campus. We are offering a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential provide expert services on world class projects collaborate and grow with professional services experts and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

• Manage staff co-ordination and workload and directly supervises and mentors the procurement team as a subject matter expert.

• Work closely with the Firm(s) during the subcontractor & equipment bidding process to clarify bid requirements address queries and ensure transparency.

• Participate in joint bid evaluations and discussions to confirm the accuracy and completeness of submitted bids.

• Ensure all solutions meet technical requirements and commercial tenders are in accordance with best ethical practices.

• Perform supplier and subcontractor vetting in accordance with company policy and procedures.

• Review and validate scopes of work included in bid packages ensuring they accurately reflect project needs and specifications.

• Identify long-lead and critical items and help establish procurement timelines.

• Draft review and manage procurement contracts and purchase orders.

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.

• Verse all commercial and contractual obligations for the EPCM throughout th procurement process of Capital Equipment and other scopes of work as directed by the client including compliance performance and alignment with project scope.

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and project subcontracts including formation negotiation administration and closeout.

• Verify vendor performance mitigate commercial risk and manage claims changes and compliance.

• Oversee the procurement and contractual administration of major equipment packages confirming technical commercial and delivery requirements are met.

• Coordinate engineering Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) suppliers and construction to resolve issues and maintain schedules.

• Bachelors degree with five years of business experience in contract and procurement administration or supply chain (Finance IT vendor management) or an Associate Degree.

• 15 years of experience in contract and procurement administration or supply chain (Finance IT vendor management).

• Quantity Surveyor experience preferred.

• Without a degree 20 years of business experience in contract and procurement administration or supply chain (Finance IT vendor management).

• Proficiency in Microsoft software products including computer literacy.

• Member of a professional Procurement or Purchasing organization or related organization(s) a plus.

• Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.

• Good understanding and experience with industry best practices for project management capital delivery processes and scheduling. These attributes include an overall basic understanding of contracts and contracting procurement project forecasting and development and budget management change order management risk management within the Pharma/bio tech industries.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of tasks within a timeframe.

• Analytical approach to address process flow issues and tasks.

• Pharmaceutical industry experience; also will consider experience in other heavy process industries such as semiconductor/high tech chemical EV battery and oil and gas.

• Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively guide and support team members.

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range is between $170000 - $200000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

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