Director, Procurement

Step into a high-impact leadership role driving procurement strategies at the intersection of science, technology, and commercial execution. Operating out of a state-of-the-art Walnut Street facility in Philadelphia, PA, this position offers an engaging hybrid environment where your direct impact supports global business goals and patient outcomes.

About the role

You will collaborate closely with senior commercial leaders to align strategic supplier partnerships with top- and bottom-line growth. In this role, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives and manage strategic supplier relationships across key business areas like Vaccines, Oncology, and Digital Transformation. By pairing your procurement expertise with modern digital tools, you will optimize purchasing power, mitigate risks, and streamline cross-functional operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute procurement strategies for US Business Units and commercial functions.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation initiatives to maximize organizational value and drive growth.
• Partner with matrixed global category colleagues to align local needs with global buying power.
• Direct large-scale, cross-BU projects and support planning for new asset launches.
• Drive digital transformation by integrating AI-driven systems, tools, and processes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate internal and external supply chain and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers while scouting new vendors for innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR 10+ years of dedicated procurement experience.
• Indirect procurement experience across marketing, sales, and tech categories (content, media, sales enablement, data & analytics).
• Experience operating within a major organization.
• Ironclad contract negotiation and management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Fairmarkit.
• Demonstrated strong executive presence working alongside senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience.
• Experience with offshore procurement operations and matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with additional e-procurement and contracting tools.

Skills

• Procurement

Pay

$94.00 - 96.30 per hour

Schedule

9 to 5

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D and life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job type: Contract
Work hours: Full-time
Education: Bachelor's degree