Director​/Senior Director, Procurement

Job Overview

Tris Pharma, Inc. () is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction addressing unmet patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and market several branded ADHD products in the U.S. We also license our products in the US and ex-US markets. We have a robust pipeline of innovative products spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories employing our proprietary science and technology.

Our science and technology make us unique, but our team members set us apart; they are the engine fueling Tris’ passion and innovation. Our colleagues understand the criticality of operating a successful business and take pride in the company’s success. Equally important to each team member is how we interact with one another on a daily basis. We believe in each other and in respectful, open and honest communications to help support individual and team success.

We have an opening in our Monmouth Junction, NJ facility for an experienced, hands‑on SR. Director/Director, Procurement. Title and salary commensurate with experience.

• Ensures compliance with all current GxPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as all applicable company compliance guidelines, standards and objectives
• Leads and/or oversees functions (i.e., purchasing/procurement, warehousing, logistics, etc.) to ensure day-to-day management and oversight of company’s supply chain, logistics and inventory levels across organization to ensure continuity of supply while optimizing cost, quality and delivery for internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
• Collaborates cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (i.e., Operations, Research and Development (R&D), Finance, etc.) to support purchasing controls/budget and a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the organization’s overall goals and objectives; identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Identifies and participates in sourcing strategies and builds long-term collaborative supplier/vendor relationships; negotiates contracts, terms and pricing to ensure optimal value to organization; provides expertise and guidance in supplier selection and contract negotiation, as needed; monitors supplier performance and conducts regular business reviews; provides guidance and oversight for new sourcing, contracts, service agreements and capital equipment requirements
• Identifies and mitigates risks in procurement, ensuring business effectiveness, continuity and compliance; develops and enforces ethical procurement practices and drives sustainability initiatives
• Leverages procurement technologies (i.e. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)) to enhance efficiency and transparency; remains current on market trends and emerging technologies to leverage best practices and innovative solutions
• Ensures annual procurement budget (savings, cost avoidance, inflation) is met; tracks/analyzes procurement spending and other key metrics to identify and address cost-saving opportunities, as appropriate; analyzes market trends to forecast pricing and supply availability
• Leads and/or oversees Order Fulfillment Process from production release to customer delivery; ensures timely and accurate shipment of finished goods to domestic and international markets; collaborates with customer service, planning and distribution teams to meet service level agreements
• Oversees Warehouse operations, including receiving, storage and distribution of materials and products; implements inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize obsolescence; ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations
• Manages, coaches and mentors direct reports

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 9 years experience in procurement, logistics and/or supply chain related positions of increasing technical and strategic…