Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Procurement
Core
Develop and deploy global category strategies for Cell Therapy Supply Chain, managing major supplier relationships and ensuring supply base alignment with business needs.
Role type
Senior category management leader (procurement)
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier governance frameworks, and process standardization for Cell Therapy Supply Chain
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / Global Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, project management, process improvement, stakeholder management, data analytics, change management
Preferred skills
Biotech/pharma procurement experience, cell therapy domain knowledge, sustainability program implementation, AI/automation tool familiarity
Technologies
SAP, Coupa
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between Cell Therapy Supply Chain and Global Procurement; Lead procurement project management for Commercial Readiness, COGM reduction, China support, AI Initiative, and Sustainability targets; Establish procurement governance framework aligned with Global Procurement Must Wins; Drive process standardization and capability building across the Cell Therapy Supply Chain team; Implement procurement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
