Procurement Specialist 
Location: Indianapolis, IN OR Lebanon, IN (Onsite, relocation assistance available)
Compensation: $150K–$170K base salary

Our client, a leading global engineering and construction services provider, is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support a major pharmaceutical capital program. This role offers the opportunity to work on multi-billion-dollar projects in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Key Details

• Interview Process: Expedited – initial phone screen with corporate team, followed by a phone screen with the Procurement Manager.

• Location Requirements: Primarily onsite at project locations in Indianapolis and Lebanon, IN. Open to candidates willing to relocate. May consider Chicago-based candidates who can travel onsite every other week.

• Project Type: Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, large-scale capital projects ($100M+; $1B+ preferred).

• Contract Models: EPCM, progressive GMP, open-book contract structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for materials, equipment, and labor contracts across all project phases.

• Manage day-to-day purchasing operations while supporting strategic procurement initiatives as needed.

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.

• Balance engagement with existing suppliers while identifying and onboarding new vendors where beneficial.

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Oversee procurement compliance with company standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

• Utilize Ariba procurement software to manage sourcing, contracts, and purchase orders.

• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for procurement packages.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of procurement experience in pharmaceutical or industrial sectors such as food & beverage, agrifoods, or chemical manufacturing.

• Proven track record of managing large-scale vendor negotiations for labor and material packages on projects exceeding $100M (billion-dollar project experience preferred).

• Strong understanding of procurement processes within EPCM delivery models and GMP-regulated environments.

• Experience with Ariba or similar procurement systems.

• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and communication skills.

• Willingness to work onsite and travel between project locations as required.
  
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