Lead Procurement Manager

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Procurement Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field, and 10 years of relevant experience. The role requires excellent communication and presentation skills, a clear analytical approach to solving complex problems, and proficiency in Primavera or Microsoft Project. The manager will oversee procurement contracts, purchase orders, and supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards, as well as manage contract amendments, claims, and dispute resolution processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader on larger capital projects, acting as the main contact for RFP development, change management, close‑out administration, procurement management, and change order/claims negotiations.
• Manage procurement contracts and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage contract amendments, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Utilize information technology, including Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project, in the performance of duties.
• Interface with resources within client and project supplier organizations.
• Apply industry best practices for project management, capital delivery processes, and scheduling.
• Address process flow issues and tasks with an analytical approach.
• Work on large capital projects exceeding $500 million.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in procurement management.
• Proficiency in Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in project and program management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing large capital projects (>$1 billion) in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
• Understanding of procurement, project forecasting, development, budget management, change order management, and risk management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor experience preferred.
• Experience with CAPEX projects.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical construction industry.
• Knowledge of RFP, ITB, RFQ, bid evaluation, procurement strategies, EPCM, contract compliance, change management, and close‑out administration.

Work Environment

This full‑time position is based on‑site at a large pharmaceutical client, offering the opportunity to provide expert services on world‑class projects, collaborate with professional services experts, and grow within a dynamic environment.

Job Type & Location

Contract‑to‑Hire position located in Fogelsville, PA. The role is fully onsite.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85.00 – $135.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Application Deadline

Anticipated closing date: September 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. The firm is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. Actalent is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.