Senior Manager, Procurement - Capital Construction

GSK•Upper Providence, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead procurement and contracting strategies for capital construction projects across the United States, primarily supporting a major strategic capital investment project at GSK’s Marietta, Pennsylvania site. Partner with engineering, project teams, business stakeholders, and suppliers to develop and execute strategies that support successful project delivery, while also supporting other U.S. capital investments as needed. The role requires strategic, results-driven commercial judgment and the ability to build effective partnerships in a complex project environment. The position is based in the United States and follows a hybrid work model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work flexibility. Regular onsite presence in Marietta, Pennsylvania, is required as needed to support project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of procurement experience, including category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
Proven experience supporting large and/or complex capital construction projects, with strong knowledge of engineering, construction, building services, and technical contractors.
Strong commercial and business acumen, including analytical and financial skills to evaluate bids, contracts, project risks, and supplier performance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence project teams and senior stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic project environment, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex commercial and contractual challenges.
Ability to work closely with the project team in Marietta, Pennsylvania, with regular onsite presence as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience supporting major Capex programs or large-scale construction projects, particularly in engineering and construction procurement.
Experience with construction contracting models and procurement of general contractors, construction managers, engineering firms, and specialist trade contractors.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong change management skills and the ability to lead improvements across cross-functional teams.
Experience working in a global or matrix organization.
Ability to use market intelligence, benchmarking, and procurement data to influence strategy and drive procurement excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement and contracting strategies for engineering and construction services, primarily for the strategic capital project in Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Support procurement strategies for other capital construction projects across the United States as required.
Develop and implement sourcing and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives, schedule, budget, quality, and risk requirements.
Partner with engineering, project leadership, and other stakeholders to integrate procurement into project planning and execution.
Lead complex sourcing activities and commercial negotiations to secure competitive terms, manage contractual and supply-chain risks, and deliver value.
Establish supplier relationships and manage contract and supplier performance throughout project execution.
Oversee contract compliance and proactively address commercial, contractual, and supplier performance issues.
Drive continuous improvement through market benchmarking, supplier optimization, and increased use of preferred suppliers and fit-for-purpose contracting approaches.