Role Overview:
This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of indirect categories, including MRO, lab consumables, capital equipment, and facility services. The position supports business operations by ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and timely purchasing aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Contracting
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services
- Lead RFPs, vendor selection, negotiations, and contract execution
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through market research and benchmarking
- Draft and review SOWs, POs, and contract amendments (using Ariba)
Supplier & Contract Management
- Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance and quality
- Negotiate favorable pricing and service terms; monitor KPIs and vendor compliance
- Collaborate with legal and internal teams for contract development and execution
Operational Procurement
- Manage purchase requisitions, orders, and deliveries to support production plans
- Maintain vendor records, lead times, and ERP system accuracy
- Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments and resolve PO/invoice issues
- Escalate critical supply issues and propose alternatives when necessary
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Legal
- Ensure SOX 404 compliance and alignment with global procurement policies
- Identify process improvements and drive value-based procurement initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 5+ years in procurement and planning, with strong strategic sourcing experience
- Experience with indirect spend in a GxP/cGMP environment (pharma/biotech/med device)
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and tools like Ariba
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of SOX compliance, MRP concepts, and spend analytics required
- Certifications (e.g., APICS, CPM, NAPM) are a plus
Job sourced from Pacira Biosciences.