Lead Procurement Manager

Job Title: Lead Procurement Manager

Location: Lehigh Valley, PA

Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

No C2C Inquiries.

Location:

Local candidates within the Lehigh Valley, PA area are strongly preferred. Relocation and/or per diem travel may be considered for the right candidate.

ASAP is hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Lead Procurement Manager to support a major capital construction program in the Lehigh Valley, PA area. This position will lead procurement and contract activities throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, construction, project controls, finance, legal, contractors, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will bring significant construction procurement experience supporting moderate-to-large capital projects . Pharmaceutical experience is not required . Relevant backgrounds may include engineering procurement, industrial construction, food or drug manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, or industrial processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement and contracting activities for major capital construction projects.
• Develop and execute project procurement and contracting strategies.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, bid evaluations, and supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering/A&E firms, equipment suppliers, and other project vendors.
• Manage construction contracts, purchase orders, amendments, change orders, claims, and commercial issues.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, schedule commitments, contract compliance, and project milestones.
• Coordinate procurement of major equipment and materials with engineering and construction teams.
• Partner with project controls and finance teams on CAPEX tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Support progress payments, warranties, contract closeout, and resolution of commercial issues.
• Maintain procurement schedules, supplier documentation, status reports, and project procurement records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant procurement, contracts, construction, or capital-project experience.
• Strong construction procurement and contract-management experience.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, including billion-dollar-scale projects.
• Experience negotiating and administering construction, engineering, equipment, and/or subcontract agreements.
• Strong understanding of RFP/RFQ processes, bid analysis, change orders, claims, and contract closeout.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, and suppliers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project is beneficial.
• Quantity Surveying or commercial management experience is a plus.