Lead Buyer - Remote

12‑month contract, 100 % remote with East Coast hours; preferred locations near Walkersville, MD or Portsmouth, NH. Pay: $65‑$80 /hr.

About the role

Seeking a Lead Buyer to support large‑scale Capex projects ranging from $10M‑$500M. This is a hands‑on player/manager role overseeing procurement of capital equipment, engineering services, and construction services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Capex procurement strategies.
• Lead RFPs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, risks, and change orders.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and other stakeholders.
• Drive cost savings and procurement process improvements.
• Lead and support procurement resources on major projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• Strong Capex procurement experience in Pharma/Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Technology, Manufacturing, or Construction.
• Experience with $10M+ capital projects preferred.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle Unifier, or similar tools preferred.
• CIPS, Six Sigma, or Project Management certification is a plus.

Pay

$65‑$80 per hour.

Schedule

100 % remote with East Coast hours; preferred locations near Walkersville, MD or Portsmouth, NH.