Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager – Drug and Device/Drug Combination Products is a strategically focused role within Procurement & Supply Chain, responsible for developing and executing sourcing and supplier strategies for pharmaceutical products, including device–drug combination categories. The role partners closely with Technical, Quality, Supply Chain, and internal/external consultants to translate regulatory and product requirements into resilient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain solutions, while progressively taking on hands-on operational execution.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and own category and supplier strategies for pharmaceutical and device–drug combination products.
• Establish end-to-end supply risk visibility, mitigation plans, and long-term sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead supplier segmentation, market analysis, and sourcing strategy development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key pharma, device, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Partner with Technical and Quality teams to integrate specifications, validation, and lifecycle requirements into sourcing decisions.
• Design logistics and supply strategies aligned with regulatory, quality, and compliance standards.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, service, cost, and compliance dimensions.
• Support logistics execution, inventory planning, and resolution of operational supply issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain activities.

Education and experience required

• Experience with device–drug combination products or complex, multi-component regulated products.
• Exposure to global category strategy development and multi-year sourcing roadmaps.
• Experience working with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs/CDMOs).
• Familiarity with pharma logistics, cold chain, or controlled supply flows.
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

Key skills

• Proven procurement or strategic sourcing experience within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of regulated supply environments and supplier compliance requirements, including FDA regulations, cGMP, GDP, and related quality and regulatory standards.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts.
• Ability to translate technical, quality, and regulatory requirements into effective sourcing strategies.
• Hands-on experience supporting operational procurement and supply chain execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills within matrix organizations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law, procurement regulations, laws, sustainability best practices, and category management principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

What is it like to work at Aerogen?

Airogen's purpose is to transform patient lives, and their ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how they look after their people. They want talented, passionate, and engaged people to join Aerogen and build their careers with them. They understand that your life evolves through different stages and are here to support their global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone!

• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" – their employee-led program that helps their global teams unite and have fun.
• They donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.