Regional Indirect Procurement Sourcing Manager

The Sourcing Manager will: Develop sourcing and tendering strategies for various projects and scopes aligned to project schedule and design maturity. Run end-to-end competitive bids: develop RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, manage bidder communications, chair bid walks, and ensure clear scope definition and commercial terms. Perform bid analysis and leveling (scope, inclusions/exclusions, assumptions, schedule impacts), partnering with design/construction leads or other stakeholders to validate technical alignment. Lead commercial negotiations and contracting: pricing structure, payment terms, retention, liquidated damages, insurance, warranties, bonds, and key risk clauses in coordination with Legal. Support cost estimating/cost modeling, should-cost reviews, and value engineering discussions to improve total installed cost while maintaining required standards. Drive contract administration support: change order evaluation, claims avoidance, progress payment reviews, and commercial issue resolution. Partner cross-functionally with Construction/Facilities, Engineering/Design, EHS, Finance, and Legal to ensure procurement decisions support safety, quality, schedule, and compliance requirements. Track procurement milestones and savings/value metrics (award schedule, cost vs. estimate, change order trends) and provide concise status reporting to project leadership. Assess supplier/contractor commercial risk (financial stability, capacity, contract exposure) and recommend mitigation actions. Maintain a qualified bidder list and support market intelligence on regional construction conditions, labor/material pricing, and contracting practices. Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience). Experience: 8+ years in Procurement, supporting categories including capital equipment, precision engineered fixtures, Chemicals and related services. Experience should include procurement/estimating/sourcing, including competitive bidding, costing, and contract negotiation for capital projects. Semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, or lab/critical facilities experience is strongly preferred. Strong Category knowledge: bid leveling, scope analysis, pricing structures, and risk/claim awareness, within Indirect Categories including capital equipment, precision engineered fixtures, Chemicals and related services Hands-on contract negotiation and drafting support (e.g., GC/CM agreements, trade contracts, MSAs/SOWs, change orders). Strong analytical skills, including cost breakdown review and reconciliation of estimate vs. bid vs. awarded value. Tools: Proficiency with Excel-based bid leveling, cost models, and document control; familiarity with e-Sourcing/procurement suites and construction contract administration tools is a plus. Consulting Mindset: Able to ramp quickly, work independently, and deliver outcomes within a defined assignment window. Stakeholder Management: Comfortable operating in a matrixed project team and influencing decisions with clear facts and recommendations. Attention to Detail: Produces clear bid tabs, negotiation summaries, and award documentation suitable for audit and governance reviews. Critical Facilities Exposure: Experience with labs/cleanrooms, high-purity utilities, or other complex MEP-intensive projects. Process Discipline: Consistently applies structured sourcing, documentation, and approval processes while moving quickly. Negotiation Strength: Confident negotiating high-value construction packages and managing difficult commercial conversations. Contracting & Compliance: Familiarity with standard construction contract terms, insurance/bonding requirements, and basic regulatory/compliance expectations. Business Acumen: Balances cost, schedule, and risk tradeoffs; supports leadership with concise options and recommendations. Technical or engineering background is a plus