Senior Strategic Buyer
Core
Lead end-to-end indirect procurement activities for the Tampa site, delivering measurable value and ensuring business continuity across categories including MRO, spare parts, technical services, utilities, facilities, professional services, IT, HR, packaging, and capital projects.
Role type
Senior Strategic Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost savings for the Tampa site and broader Americas region.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, process optimization, SAP Ariba proficiency, GMP-regulated environment experience.
Preferred skills
GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences experience, capital project support, sustainability/decabonization initiatives, ISM/CPSM/CIPS certification.
Technologies
SAP, SAP Ariba, e-sourcing platforms, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end indirect procurement activities; Drive strategic sourcing initiatives including tendering, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting; Deliver annual savings and value creation targets; Act as primary procurement partner for site leadership; Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams; Support major capital investments and site expansion projects; Execute global and regional category strategies locally; Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance; Drive supplier performance reviews and risk mitigation; Proactively identify business continuity risks; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements; Champion adoption of procurement tools and digital sourcing solutions; Promote responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC