Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

About the role

The Sourcing and Procurement Manager supervises and develops a team of buyers in the acquisition of operational goods and services, ensuring timely resolution of quality, cost, and delivery to meet corporate goals and objectives. This position oversees the development of all Requests for Quotes and Proposals, Capital Projects, supports award selection, leads purchase negotiations, and completes contract commitments. The Procurement Manager drives process and budget improvements through continuous improvement incentives and enforces ethical and effective procurement practices within the buyer team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Procurement staff, including review of pending purchase requests and purchase orders, quotes and proposals, contracts, onboarding of suppliers, and performance metrics.
• Provides procurement support and guidance for staff located at remote locations.
• Supervises the activities of the Procurement staff for indirect commodities.
• Negotiates and maintains purchasing contracts for the procurement of unique product groups and services.
• Provides technical expertise to other departments as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments and external customers in negotiating and finalizing contracts, as well as providing status updates.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Coordinates cost reduction initiatives within the department and cross-functionally within the company.
• Contributes to the development of the department budget and monitors expenditures.
• Works directly with VMI contact to ensure adequate levels of inventory.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-8 years of purchasing experience with at least 2 years at the manager/supervisory level.
• Procurement background in the biotech/biopharma industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements that govern GMPs.
• Experience with writing SOPs, policies, and/or guidelines.
• ERP experience is a must.