About the job

Capital Procurement, BioSolutions | Primient

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

The Capital Procurement, BioSolutions Business Partner leads strategic sourcing and procurement activities supporting Primient’s BioSolutions capital projects and growth initiatives.

This highly autonomous individual contributor role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and project teams to develop sourcing strategies, run competitive sourcing events, select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and support successful project execution.

The role is responsible for procurement of capital equipment, engineering and construction services, technology, and other project-related spend. It also supports acquisitions, joint ventures, and EDA/government-funded initiatives, ensuring procurement activities meet applicable compliance and documentation requirements.

The successful candidate will bring strong capital procurement and strategic sourcing experience, commercial judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the business and supplier network.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Projects & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead procurement and strategic sourcing for BioSolutions CAPEX projects, capital equipment, engineering, construction, technology, and related services

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with project timelines, business priorities, cost, quality, and risk

• Lead RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, competitive bidding, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations

• Negotiate and manage contracts, service agreements, and commercial terms

Business & Supplier Partnership

• Serve as the primary procurement partner for BioSolutions capital projects and growth initiatives

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and project teams throughout planning and execution

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships focused on performance, value, innovation, and supply continuity

• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and total-cost-of-ownership opportunities

Growth & Government-Funded Projects

• Support procurement activities for acquisitions, joint ventures, PDO, and future BioSolutions investments

• Support EDA and other government-funded projects, including sourcing documentation, compliance, reimbursement, and audit requirements

Procurement Excellence

• Identify procurement process improvements and opportunities to reduce commercial and supply risk

• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities comply with Primient procurement policies and governance requirements

About You

Knowledge

• Strategic sourcing and procurement for capital projects, equipment, engineering services, and construction

• End-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance

• Experience supporting CAPEX projects in manufacturing, chemicals, food ingredients, biotech, or related industries

• Supplier relationship, commercial, and risk management

• Strong cross-functional partnership with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and project teams

• Financial analysis, total cost of ownership, and value creation

• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Government-funded project or EDA experience preferred

Required and Preferred Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field

Preferred

• Experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing, chemicals, food ingredients, biotechnology, life sciences, or a similar environment

• Experience with government-funded or EDA-supported capital projects

• MBA or other advanced degree

• CPSM, C.P.M., MCIPS, PMP, or similar professional certification

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Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $108,036.00 - $135,045.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​

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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.