Procurement Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.