Manager, Direct Sourcing & Procurement
Core
Leads direct sourcing for APIs, excipients, raw materials, and packaging for a 503A/503B pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, while managing indirect procurement and supply continuity.
Role type
Manager, Direct Sourcing & Procurement
Builds
Pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain (APIs, excipients, packaging, components)
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost management, inventory planning, supply continuity, supplier qualification, change control, team leadership, stakeholder alignment, ERP purchasing workflows, data analytics
Preferred skills
CPIM or CSCP certification, pharmaceutical API/excipient sourcing experience, 503A/503B operations experience, regulated environment experience
Technologies
ERP, Excel, Power BI, AI-supported analytics
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for critical direct materials, monitor pharmaceutical markets for shortages and pricing, lead supplier negotiations and performance reviews, protect material availability through contingency planning, qualify suppliers and coordinate material changes, supervise and develop procurement employees, align sourcing priorities with production needs, execute ERP purchasing workflows and monitor inventory.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership