Senior Procurement Manager

About the role

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to support a $2.5B-$3B capital project in Wilson, NC. This is a lead-level, onsite position responsible for managing the procurement of equipment, construction services, engineering services, and technical service contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement role supporting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing capital project
• Manage RFx processes, bid evaluations, negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders
• Oversee procurement of process equipment, engineering, construction, and technical services
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Operations teams
• Monitor supplier performance, schedules, delivery commitments, and commercial escalations
• CAPEX / large-scale capital project experience required
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred
• Lead owner-side procurement activities for equipment, construction, subcontract, and professional service packages
• Develop procurement plans, contracting strategies, procurement schedules, and long-lead equipment tracking
• Manage vendor prequalification, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards
• Track procurement progress from purchase order issuance through fabrication, shipment, delivery, installation, and closeout
• Manage supplier performance, schedule risks, change orders, claims, and procurement reporting
• Ensure vendor documentation supports commissioning, qualification, validation, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contracting, or capital project experience
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, or other regulated industries
• Strong background in contract negotiation, vendor management, procurement scheduling, and supplier performance
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or similar procurement systems preferred
• CPSM, CPM, or PMP certification preferred