Senior Purchasing Specialist

Senior Purchasing SpecialistWe're seeking an experienced Senior Purchasing Specialist to support major capital projects by leading the procurement of critical equipment, materials, and services from sourcing through contract closeout. This role will serve as the primary commercial interface for assigned procurement packages and work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure successful project execution.Key ResponsibilitiesLead full-cycle procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, contract negotiations, award, administration, and change management.Manage procurement of major process equipment, materials, and services supporting large-scale capital projects.Conduct commercial negotiations involving pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, scope changes, and claims resolution.Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and schedule.Support procurement planning, risk mitigation, reporting, governance compliance, cost reduction initiatives, and project closeout activities.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferredMinimum 6 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experienceProven experience managing sourcing events, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, contract awards, and commercial administrationExperience supporting capital projects within EPC, EPCM, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, refining, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, or other industrial environmentsStrong ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams in schedule-driven project environmentsPreferred ExperienceGlobal procurement and international project execution experienceProcurement support within lump-sum project environmentsExperience procuring major equipment packages, including:Static EquipmentRotating EquipmentInstrumentationElectrical EquipmentPiping CommoditiesExperience with e-Procurement, e-Bidding, and strategic sourcing platformsCPSM, CPSD, or similar procurement certification preferred