Business Partner, BioSolutions CAPEX Procurement

Primient•Lafayette, IN

1d•$108,036 - $135,045

About The Position

The Business Partner, BioSolutions Procurement serves as the strategic procurement lead and trusted advisor for Primient’s BioSolutions portfolio, supporting CAPEX projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, and future growth initiatives. This role leads strategic sourcing and supplier management activities, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and procurement program oversight, to ensure successful project execution and business growth. Operating as a highly autonomous individual contributor, this position develops and executes sourcing, supplier, and procurement strategies that drive innovation, commercialization, supply continuity, cost optimization, and capital investment. The role serves as the procurement lead for key BioSolutions initiatives, ensuring alignment between procurement activities, project objectives, regulatory and government funding requirements, and long-term business priorities while delivering sustainable value and mitigating supply and commercial risks.

Requirements

Advanced strategic sourcing and category management methodologies
Government procurement regulations, grant-funded purchasing, and EDA procurement requirements
Federal reimbursement programs, compliance reporting, and audit documentation requirements
BioSolutions, biotechnology, specialty ingredients, fermentation, or specialty chemical supply chains
CAPEX procurement, capital project sourcing, and project execution support
Supplier relationship management, commercial contracting, and risk management
Financial analysis, business case development, and value creation methodologies
Strategic sourcing and category strategy development
Government-funded procurement and compliance management
Executive-level supplier negotiation and relationship management
CAPEX and project procurement leadership
Business partnership and stakeholder influence without direct authority
Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Executive communication, presentation, and decision-support development
Enterprise-focused and business-oriented
Highly autonomous and self-directed
Strategic and forward-thinking
Growth and innovation focused
Strong governance and compliance orientation
Commercially minded and value driven
Collaborative influencer and trusted advisor
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations or a related field (required)

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (MBA preferred)
Professional procurement certification (CPSM, C.P.M., MCIPS, PMP, or equivalent) preferred
Government Contracting or Federal Procurement certification (preferred)
PMP Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary procurement partner for BioSolutions projects and future acquisitions, joint ventures, and growth platforms.
Align sourcing and supplier strategies with BioSolutions business objectives, commercialization efforts, and capital investments.
Lead end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, competitive bidding, and commercial negotiations
Develop sourcing strategies and lead supplier selection decisions for materials, services, capital equipment, engineering, and technology providers.
Negotiate and manage contracts, service agreements, and strategic supplier partnerships.
Manage procurement activities supporting PDO, EDA-funded initiatives, and future BioSolutions ventures.
Support EDA-funded and government-supported projects by ensuring procurement activities meet funding, compliance, documentation, reimbursement, and audit requirements.
Maintain procurement governance and ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
Drive procurement best practices, process improvements, and capability development across the BioSolutions portfolio.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and create long-term value through strategic procurement initiatives.