Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager is responsible for analyzing market conditions, supply chain trends, and delivery constraints to determine current and future availability of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. This role leads supplier evaluations—including interviewing and assessing potential vendors—to understand manufacturing limitations, capabilities, quality standards, and overall suitability.

The Procurement Manager supports project teams by executing procurement strategies, issuing purchasing recommendations, and ensuring timely and cost‑effective acquisition of materials and services. This position also maintains historical equipment procurement data to support estimating and improve forecasting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support project execution goals
• Lead and facilitate pre‑bid and pre‑award meetings
• Participate in proposal development, presentations, and procurement‑related client interactions
• Collaborate closely with design, construction, and project management teams
• Estimate procurement effort and resources needed for assigned projects
• Solicit, review, and commercially evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals
• Negotiate, prepare, and award purchase orders, subcontracts, and consultant agreements
• Review and support processing of change orders for field and project teams
• Conduct interviews with supplier representatives regarding technical specifications, pricing, and delivery expectations
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain accurate product or service details, lead times, and pricing
• Review and verify supplier invoices to ensure compliance with terms, deliverables, and milestones
• Monitor and expedite submittals, equipment fabrication, and delivery schedules
• Partner with internal teams to address tax, insurance, risk, and contractual considerations
• Prepare procurement status reports, correspondence, and documentation to support project and company requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
• 8+ years of experience in subcontracting, equipment procurement, or related construction purchasing
• Experience with online bidding systems preferred; PMWeb experience a plus
• OSHA 10 certification a plus

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Additional Information

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CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

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CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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About the Company

CRB's nearly 1,800 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do. See us at crbgroup.com.