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Capital Construction Procurement Specialist – Automation Equipment

Job Description:

The Capital Construction Procurement Specialist - Automation Equipment is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing vendor relationships for critical automation and control system equipment across a pharmaceutical greenfield site. This role ensures all automation packages (PLC/SCADA/DCS, DeltaV, OEM automation skids, networking infrastructure, BMS/EMS, IT/OT hardware) are procured on schedule, in compliance with GxP, and aligned with project cost, schedule, quality, and risk requirements. This position sits within the Capital Project Delivery / Engineering organization and partners closely with Automation Engineering, CQV, Construction Management, Global Procurement, IT/OT, Finance, and Project Controls.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5–15+ years of procurement or project management experience in pharmaceutical or biotech capital projects.
• Strong understanding of: Automation and controls systems for example but not limited to DCS/SCADA/PLC, Pharma equipment vendor landscape (DeltaV, Rockwell, Siemens, OEM skid suppliers)
• GxP, CFR 21 Part 11, and data integrity principles.
• Experience managing long-lead automation equipment procurement on large, multi-year greenfield builds.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost control.
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies (EPC/EPCM, Design-Build, CM-at-Risk).
• Proficient with project management tools, procurement systems (SAP/Ariba/oracle), and engineering documentation workflows.
• Experience in biologics, sterile fill/finish, API, or cell/gene therapy facility builds.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT and automation turnover documentation.
• Certification: PMP, CPSM, CIPS, or ISA/automation exposure.
• Prior background working with engineering firms (Jacobs, IPS, CRB, DPS, Fluor, etc.).
• Experience in Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerBI, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement of automation and controls equipment for pharmaceutical greenfield facilities, including DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, BMS/EMS, OEM automated process skids, instrumentation, automation panels, and IT/OT hardware.
• Develop equipment specifications, scopes of work, and RFQ packages in partnership with Automation, Engineering, and IT/OT teams.
• Manage sourcing events, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and drive vendor selection decisions based on cost, schedule, risk, and compliance criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, warranties, service agreements, and contract structures (MSAs, SOWs), and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain procurement schedules aligned with engineering, construction, and CQV milestones
• (FAT → SAT → IQ/OQ) and ensure long-lead items are proactively identified and managed.
• Oversee vendor documentation delivery including design packages, FAT/SAT materials, turnover documentation, and qualification support to ensure readiness for installation and validation.
• Manage supplier performance, including tracking quality, schedule adherence, responsiveness, and documentation compliance; escalate and resolve supplier issues as needed.
• Maintain and develop Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) for automation-related equipment categories.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with GxP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, corporate procurement policies, and project governance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Automation Engineering, IT/OT, CQV, Construction, Quality, Project Controls, Finance) to ensure automation packages are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with all technical and regulatory requirements.

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