Manager - Direct and FC&L Procurement
Core
Drive category strategy, sourcing, and supplier performance for direct materials in a biopharma setting.
Role type
Manager, Direct Materials Procurement
Builds
Global direct material category strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy definition, Sourcing, Contract negotiation, Supplier management, Market intelligence analysis, GxP regulatory compliance, Data analytics for decision-making
Preferred skills
Coaching professional-level employees, ERP and eRFx platform proficiency
Technologies
Oracle, Zycus, Ariba
Responsibilities
Define and implement global direct material category strategies, Lead negotiations and contracting for cost savings, Ensure alignment with GxP and regulatory standards, Collaborate with Legal on contract terms, Use market intelligence to improve category performance
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership