Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

The Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement will lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies within Supply Chain in a biotechnology organization, optimizing supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance in a highly regulated environment.

• Develop and execute global category strategies for direct spend aligned with corporate objectives and pipeline priorities.
• Lead long-term sourcing strategies across direct spend categories.
• Drive supplier consolidation, value creation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Establish preferred supplier programs and strategic partnerships globally.
• Support business continuity planning and supply risk management across the value chain.
• Oversee end-to- end sourcing lifecycle (RFI/RFP, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and implementation).
• Lead complex contract negotiations with global suppliers to optimize pricing, service levels, and contractual protections.
• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts reflect regulatory, compliance, and IP requirements.
• Implement procurement policies, systems, and controls to ensure SOX and regulatory compliance.
• Drive cost savings and cost avoidance targets annually; develop and monitor procurement KPIs.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Global Operations and CMC; advise executives on sourcing risks and supplier landscape.
• Establish supplier governance (QBRs, scorecards, performance reviews); drive continuous improvement with strategic suppliers.

• BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years relevant industry experience (5+ years in cGMP; 5+ years in pharma supply chain leadership).
• Strong communication, project management, collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word;
  Smartsheet or similar.
• Experience with technical operations/CMC.
• Lead/influence cross-functional teams; manage multiple priorities.

• Lead large, complex strategy projects with minimal direction.
• Experience developing operations network strategies for a growing global market.

Pay range (noting location):
Wisconsin $150,000–$170,000;
California $160,000–$180,000.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.