Capital Projects Procurement Lead

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence to help deliver new and innovative medicines for a wide range of diseases. The company specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, biotechnology, life science ingredients, nutrition, microbial control, agriculture, materials science, personal care, and cell and gene therapy.

Location: Portsmouth, NH 03801
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $65 to $70 per hour

About the role

The Capital Projects Procurement Lead will lead procurement activities for large-scale capital projects with a procurement budget of up to $500M. This role supports the full capital project lifecycle, including project scoping, procurement planning, RFP management, contract negotiation, execution support, stakeholder reporting, and project closeout. The position manages procurement for capital equipment such as bioreactors and service contracts for construction management, commissioning & qualification (C&Q), and engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for capital projects with budgets up to $500M.
• Manage sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, including bioreactors and other process/manufacturing equipment.
• Lead contract negotiations for service agreements, including Construction Management, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), and Engineering Services.
• Support capital project planning and execution activities in collaboration with project teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project scope, budget, schedule, and business objectives.
• Scope projects and define procurement requirements in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, and project management teams.
• Lead and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including supplier identification, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support project timelines and execution milestones.
• Provide stakeholder management, project reporting, and procurement status updates to leadership and project teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, commercial risks, and contract compliance throughout project execution.
• Support capital project closeout activities, including final commercial reconciliation, contract closure, and procurement documentation completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience in capital projects procurement, strategic sourcing, or project procurement leadership.
• Experience managing large capital procurement budgets and complex procurement programs.
• Experience supporting industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, engineering, construction, or manufacturing capital projects preferred.
• Experience with bioreactors or biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment procurement is preferred.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of capital equipment procurement processes.
• Experience with construction, engineering, and C&Q service contract negotiations.
• Proven ability to develop procurement strategies, scope projects, and lead competitive RFP processes.
• Strong understanding of contract management, commercial terms, supplier performance management, and project procurement controls.
• Ability to support capital project planning, execution, and closeout activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, construction, manufacturing, finance, and executive leadership teams.

Pay

$65 to $70 per hour

Schedule

12-month temporary assignment, onsite in Portsmouth, NH