Associate Director/Director - Procurement Lead Life Science

Turner & Townsend
Huntsville
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic judgment","Disciplined governance","Communication","Negotiation","Issue resolution"]

Lead procurement and supply chain delivery from mobilization through sourcing, contracting, manufacturing, delivery, and closeout for a key client commission. Serve as principal interface across client procurement leadership, project disciplines, Tier 1 contractors, suppliers, and delivery partners. Build auditable procurement processes, manage transparent bidding and contract formation, oversee contractor buyout and change requests, and drive expediting, quality, logistics, and evidence-based reporting and risk escalation.

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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend
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Associate Director/Director - Procurement Lead Life Science

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Job Summary

Lead procurement and supply chain delivery from mobilization through sourcing, contracting, manufacturing, delivery, and closeout for a key client commission. Serve as principal interface across client procurement leadership, project disciplines, Tier 1 contractors, suppliers, and delivery partners. Build auditable procurement processes, manage transparent bidding and contract formation, oversee contractor buyout and change requests, and drive expediting, quality, logistics, and evidence-based reporting and risk escalation.
Location: Huntsville
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the procurement and supply chain workstream from mobilization through sourcing, contract execution, manufacturing, delivery, and closeout.
  • •Develop procurement plans and governance (delivery model, package strategy, procurement schedule, resource plan, stakeholder interfaces, performance reporting) and ensure compliance with client policies and approval gates.
  • •Direct supplier prequalification and sourcing: manage RFIs/RFPs, bid forms, scopes/specifications/drawings, evaluations, governance submissions, and award recommendations.
  • •Oversee Tier 1 contractor buyout activities and manage contractual change requests, including negotiation strategy as directed while maintaining collaborative relationships.
  • •Set inspection/surveillance and expediting requirements; integrate logistics and materials management (shipment tracking, receiving, and reporting) and maintain auditable procurement records while reporting on status and emerging risks.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, supply-chain management, business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • •10+ years of experience in procurement, construction project management, supply-chain management, or equipment expediting.
  • •Experience managing owner-furnished, long-lead, or technically complex equipment.
  • •Ability to coordinate owners, prime contractors, equipment suppliers, design teams, logistics providers, and site personnel.
  • •Working knowledge of purchase orders, scopes of work, submittals, manufacturing schedules, logistics, receiving, change management, and warranty processes.
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strategic judgmentDisciplined governanceCommunicationNegotiationIssue resolution
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelScheduling software

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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