Equipment Procurement Advisor

Equipment Procurement Advisor – US, Ohio – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

What you’ll deliver:

• Own post-award execution of major process and utility equipment purchase orders.
• Actively expedite equipment suppliers, holding them accountable to fabrication schedules, inspection points, FAT readiness, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain direct, routine communication with vendors to identify and mitigate delivery risk early.
• Track supplier progress against contractual milestones, manufacturing schedules, and project needs.
• Challenge supplier recovery plans and elevate issues where schedule, quality, or documentation is at risk.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience buying and executing pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment on CAPEX projects.
• Proven track record managing long-lead equipment suppliers through fabrication, FAT, shipment, and delivery.
• Strong understanding of GMP equipment manufacturing, inspection, and release processes.
• Experience expediting vendors and applying commercial and schedule pressure.