Project Manager, Capital Procurement (Planning, Design + Construction)

About Us:The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Project Manager, Capital Procurement (Planning, Design + Construction)The Project Manager, Capital Procurement supports Planning, Design & Construction’s capital project portfolio by developing procurement strategies, coordinating complex sourcing activities, and improving the processes, tools, and reporting used to procure design, construction, consulting, FF&E, equipment, and related capital-project goods and services.The position serves as PD&C’s primary operational liaison to Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, Real Estate Operations, Equipment Planning, and other institutional partners. The Project Manager coordinates procurement activities from early planning and scope development through solicitation, evaluation, recommendation, award, and transition to contract and purchase-order administration.The role works in accordance with MSK procurement policies, contracting requirements, financial controls, and delegated authority, while helping project teams execute procurements consistently, efficiently, and transparently.Role OverviewDevelop and manage project-specific procurement plans aligned with approved scope, budget, schedule, operational requirements, and project delivery strategies.Coordinate procurement activities across the full lifecycle, from planning and solicitation through award, contract execution, and purchase-order administration.Support competitive sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, bidder selection, evaluation processes, interviews, bid leveling, and recommendation development.Partner with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and project teams to execute procurement activities efficiently and consistently.Monitor procurement milestones, contracts, requisitions, supplier commitments, and long-lead items to support project schedules and operational readiness.Recommend procurement strategies that promote value, competition, quality, risk management, and schedule performance across capital projects.Serve as a key advisor to project teams on procurement pathways, documentation requirements, supplier availability, lead times, and market conditions.Support supplier performance management by tracking responsiveness, quality, schedule adherence, and issue resolution in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing.Maintain procurement dashboards, reporting, risk assessments, and performance metrics while identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.Key QualificationsMinimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, project management, construction, or capital project delivery.Demonstrated experience leading complex competitive procurements, sourcing initiatives, or contract award processes.Experience procuring consultant services, construction services, FF&E, capital equipment, or other capital project-related goods and services; healthcare or institutional construction experience preferred.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise procurement, ERP, project management, or project controls systems.Professional certifications such as CPSM, C.P.M., PMP, CCM, or comparable credentials preferred.Core SkillsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders while driving cross-functional collaboration.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret procurement, financial, supplier, and project performance data.Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills for influencing decisions and managing complex initiatives.Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated commitment to process consistency, compliance, governance, and continuous improvement while delivering customer-focused solutions.Additional Information: Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Friday Location: Hybrid (3x a week on site); 885 Third Avenue, New York, NY Reporting To: Senior Project ManagerHelpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits Pay Range: $137,500.00 - $227,000.00FSLA Status: ExemptClosing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time