Director of Purchasing

About the role

A rapidly growing Boston clinical-stage biotechnology company is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. This role reports directly to the VP, Controller.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement the company's strategic sourcing and procurement function
• Develop procurement policies, SOPs, and end-to-end purchasing processes
• Lead supplier sourcing, RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and vendor management
• Partner cross-functionally to support clinical development, manufacturing, and commercial operations
• Conduct spend analysis, identify cost savings, and establish procurement KPIs
• Ensure SOX compliance and procurement governance across the organization

Requirements

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences
• Experience building or transforming a procurement function in a high-growth clinical-stage environment
• Commercial biotech experience strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of clinical trials, CRO/vendor management, clinical supply chain, and commercial manufacturing
• Prioritize negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and process improvement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier agreements
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise
• Supplier relationship management
• Procurement policy and process development
• Cost analysis and optimization
• SOX compliance and procurement governance

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule – 3 days in-office
• Competitive salary range: $170K - $220K
• 25% bonus and equity compensation

Pay

• $170K - $220K

Schedule

• Hybrid – 3 days in office

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule – 3 days in-office
• Competitive salary range: $170K - $220K
• 25% bonus and equity compensation