Manager, Procurement

Manager, Procurement

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support the company's research and development activities and capital investment projects. This role partners closely with R&D, Finance, Tech Ops and other cross‑functional stakeholders to drive value through strategic supplier relationships, cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and contractual excellence.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary procurement business partner for assigned R&D and Capital stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with scientific, technical, engineering, facilities, and finance teams to understand business needs and provide strategic sourcing support.
• Influence stakeholders through data‑driven recommendations and procurement best practices.
• Support long‑range planning and investment decisions through market intelligence and sourcing expertise.

Category Management and Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned R&D spend categories aligned with organizational objectives.
• Negotiating preferred partnership commercial terms such as rates, vol discounts, etc.
• Extensive R&D and clinical support experience, including sourcing materials for clinical trials and managing supply readiness for new product development and commercial launches.
• Brings hands‑on R&D procurement experience including supporting Phase 1–3/4 clinical trials, and built GxP‑aligned supplier strategies. Understands how to work with researchers, CROs, and technical stakeholders in a fast‑moving biotech environment.
• Deep experience with vendor management, contract manufacturer onboarding, supplier qualification, and strengthening long‑term partnerships across domestic and global suppliers.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFx development, bid evaluation, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Conduct market and supplier analyses to identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, innovation, and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing plans that ensure continuity of supply and support business priorities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships that deliver quality, service, innovation, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Partner with Quality, Compliance, and Technical teams to support supplier qualification, audits, and ongoing performance management.
• Monitor supplier market trends, capabilities, and risks to proactively address potential disruptions.

Financial and Operational Performance

• Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and tracking of procurement‑related savings and project expenditures.
• Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) principles to sourcing decisions and supplier evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and approval processes.

Contracting and Risk Management

• Lead commercial negotiations for supplier agreements, statements of work, and master service agreements.
• Partner with Legal, Quality, and Compliance teams to ensure contracts appropriately address business requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Assess and mitigate supplier risks related to financial stability, operational capability, quality systems, and supply continuity.
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to applicable GMP, GCP, and other regulatory requirements.

Cross‑Functional Project Leadership

• Manage multiple complex sourcing projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives supporting R&D programs, facility expansions, laboratory investments, and capital projects.
• Provide procurement leadership throughout project life cycles from planning and vendor selection through implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required.
• Master's…