Associate Director, CAPEX Procurement

Position Overview

We’re Hiring:
Associate Director, CAPEX Procurement

Location:

Norwood, MA (Hybrid)
Industry: Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Manufacturing
Role Level: Associate Director / Senior Leader

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape the physical future of a high-growth, pioneer in mRNA technology? We are seeking an Associate Director, CAPEX Procurement to drive end-to-end capital procurement strategies across global infrastructure investments reaching up to $500M. Positioned directly alongside key executive stakeholders, this role serves as the primary Global Procurement leader at our primary manufacturing and development site in Norwood, MA.

If you thrive on autonomy, lead with clear communication, and know how to build value across complex capital projects and beyond, this is your launchpad.

Key Priorities for Success:

• Independence & Leadership: A true self-starter comfortable challenging the status quo, navigating ambiguity, and driving decisions autonomously.
• Exceptional Communication:
  Outstanding matrix-collaboration skills with the ability to influence senior executives, align cross-functional partners, and build lasting vendor relationships.
• Broader Procurement Perspective: expertise in CAPEX projects, plus additional exposure to broader procurement categories outside capital projects.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required (BA/BS in a technical discipline preferred).
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience in a professional procurement organization (with 2+ years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing categories or direct life sciences experience preferred).
• Category Management:
  Proven track record in category strategy execution, complex contract negotiations, and multi-year savings delivery.

• Massive Scope & Impact:
  Take direct ownership of major capital projects shaping next-generation manufacturing capacity.
• Executive Visibility:
  Work directly alongside chief procurement stakeholders and site leadership.
• Innovative Environment:
  Join a bold, relentless, and collaborative culture leveraging modern digital tools and AI to revolutionize patient health worldwide.

salary: $107 - $122 per hour

shift:
First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education:
Bachelors

What You’ll Do

• Drive Mega CAPEX Projects: Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, tendering, commercial negotiations, and contracting for large and medium greenfield and brownfield capital projects.
• Manage Core Categories: Build robust category strategies for major equipment and professional services—including Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV).
• Serve as a Trusted Site Partner: Act as the single point of contact for Global Procurement at the Norwood site, collaborating directly with VPs, site leadership, and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, Quality).
• Maximize Total Value & Savings: Deliver aggressive cost reduction outcomes, optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and build high-impact supplier performance programs.
• Proactive Risk & Supplier Management: Maintain preferred supplier networks, evaluate supply chain risk profiles, and implement mitigation plans across global supply markets.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.