Location: Remote, U.S. (EST or CST time zone preferred)
Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Contract Length: 26 months (possible extension)
Compensation: $60 - $80 per hour (based on experience)
 

Summary of the Role
Join a large biotech pharmaceutical leader as a Strategic Sourcing Manager focused on capital construction projects. You will lead sourcing and contracting for large capital projects (often $500M+), manage competitive RFPs, and partner closely with project delivery teams and suppliers. This role is highly cross functional and ideal for someone with hands-on capital projects procurement experience and strong e-sourcing tool skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of large and mid sized capital construction projects, including sourcing and contracting strategy

• Support spend subcategories such as A/E services, construction management, automation integration, commissioning and validation, and general/trade contractors

• Lead end to end sourcing: RFP development, e-sourcing (eRFX), bid analysis, recommendation, negotiation, and contract execution

• Serve as the procurement process and systems expert, ensuring compliance with global sourcing policies and procedures

• Act as contracting lead using tools such as Ariba, Scout, and Sirion (template selection, authoring, negotiation, execution, and ongoing contract management)

• Develop and maintain project sourcing plans as living documents throughout the project lifecycle

• Manage commercial relationships as liaison between project delivery teams and suppliers

• Support dispute, claim, and change order resolution with project and project controls managers

• Support savings delivery and validation for Global Category Managers

Required Experience and Skills

• Approximately 5 or more years hands-on capital construction procurement experience (competitive RFPs, project teams)

• Experience with e-sourcing and contract tools such as Ariba (required); Scout and/or Sirion strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, commercial structures, and contract execution

• Ability to manage sourcing projects and capital contracts with minimal oversight

• Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple business units and stakeholders

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of sourcing, contracting, and project management experience

• At least 6 years as sourcing or procurement lead on multiple project delivery teams

• Broad understanding of construction market forces, supplier base, and regulatory context

• Experience in construction within the pharma or biotech industry is a plus

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Capital projects sourcing experience with e-tools (Ariba, Scout, Sirion)

2. Ability to manage projects independently with minimal oversight

3. Proven collaboration across various business units and functions

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing projects aligned to business goals and project timelines

• Run full RFP cycles (technical and commercial analysis, award recommendation, negotiation, execution)

• Support ongoing contract management, including renewals and renegotiations

• Ensure procurement policies and compliance metrics are met or exceeded through proper contracting and purchase order processes

• Partner with Finance and functional leaders to support savings delivery and reporting

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree, or

• Master’s degree and 2 years of experience, or

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, or

• Associate’s degree and 8 years of experience, or

• High school diploma or GED and 10 years of experience

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"