Sr. Manager, Procurement

About the role

PCI is building global teams to pioneer and shape the future of biopharma. This role manages strategic sourcing functional areas, leads a high-performance team, and partners with department heads to drive company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing functional areas including planning, purchasing, materials specification, logistics, and supplier contracts.
• Develop and lead a high-performance team; direct recruitment and staff development.
• Establish and communicate high performance standards, define clear accountability, and adopt improvement strategies to reduce operational variances and increase efficiency.
• Train team to work with Sales to analyze upcoming projects, identify and resolve potential roadblocks (e.g., logistics, unfamiliar materials).
• Recommend preferred materials and sources at the best possible price point.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to manage suppliers/vendors.
• Build effective partnerships with department heads to help drive the business toward achieving company objectives.
• Manage cost savings and performance measurement systems for supplier contracts; track, analyze, and report cost savings against investment proposals, capital expenditure, and contract spend commitments.
• Utilize and manage reporting procedures that meet the internal needs of Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance.
• Foster a safe and environmentally sustainable workplace by ensuring compliance with all PCI EHS policies and procedures.

Special Demands

• Constantly required to sit and reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Occasionally stand for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly required to view objects at close and distant ranges with hand and eye coordination.
• Frequently required to communicate with others.
• May travel by car and airplane to different locations; occasional overnight travel required.
• Off-shift, weekend, and overtime duties may be required.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise levels and numerous interruptions.
• Fast-paced and demanding environment with high responsibility for compliance with safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• MBA preferred or equivalent MA degree.
• Membership in a professional body such as ISM, APICs, or CIPS.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a GMP environment.
• Expert-level ability to think strategically, articulate a clear vision, and align procurement strategy with business objectives.
• Awareness of corporate social responsibility principles and relevant information sources.
• Understanding of operational procurement practices and processes.
• Understanding of Category Management, Collaborative Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing approaches.
• Ability to actively manage contracts, ensuring performance standards and benefits realization.
• Ability to proactively manage and develop strong working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of the competitive market in which suppliers operate.
• Understanding of negotiation principles, strategies, and tactics.
• Understanding of legal implications relevant to Procurement.
• Understanding of costs, prices, and financial assessment tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and corresponding regulatory compliance.

Pay

The hiring rate for this position is $133,920 - $150,660 per year plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, credentials, geography, and expertise.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance coverage (including dental and vision).
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.