Project Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment (Hybrid

Title : Project Sourcing Manager - Capital Equipment (Hybrid) - Contract to Hire

Duration : 3 Months

Location : Northbrook, IL

This role is hybrid on-site at Northbrook, IL corporate office (3) days a week.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing of capital equipment for laboratory construction projects. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines, technical specifications, and compliance standards. A key focus of this role is to drive engagement with business partners and ensure adherence to established sourcing practices to optimize value, mitigate risk, and support strategic project execution.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for capital equipment including lab equipment like Chambers, RTO, HVAC systems, and other infrastructure critical to lab construction.
• Partner closely with cross functional teams including Business Facilities, EHS, Construction and Project Management teams to understand project requirements and align sourcing timelines.
• Drive proactive engagement with business stakeholders to ensure early involvement of sourcing in project planning and budgeting.
• Promote adherence to sourcing policies, including standard payment terms, contract lead times, and supplier qualification processes.
• Develop and manage RFQs / RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Ensure timely execution of MSAs, SOWs, and POs in alignment with project milestones.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and quality metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Educate internal teams on sourcing processes through playbooks, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
• Create visibility into sourcing status and risks through dashboards, reports, and regular stakeholder updates.
• Supports quality Audits at the supplier with a Quality lead

Qualifications :