Sr. Procurement Lead, Direct Materials

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Lead, Direct Materials to lead the direct procurement team, managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement of direct materials and consumables to support production.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the direct procurement team to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with SLA and KPI targets.
• Oversee material planning for Green Channel item replenishment to meet inventory KPIs.
• Lead strategic sourcing and manage the procurement process for direct materials and consumables used in production.
• Develop alternative vendors for critical materials and components.
• Conduct category management to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Leverage negotiation, analytical, and market research skills to drive value through cost reduction initiatives.
• Execute vendor management by building supplier profiles and securing contracts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for negotiating and executing contracts.
• Collaborate closely with production team to provide effective procurement support.
• Maintain active communication with suppliers of critical materials.
• Work cross-functionally with quality, finance, and other departments to ensure procurement processes remain compliant.
• Respond to internal and external audit challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or other related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or planning of direct materials, preferably in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
• Demonstrated leadership through previous experience in people management or project management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of materials used in biotech/pharma production.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex situations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems of SAP and S2P is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance.
• Supplemental plans.