Procurement Manager

EPM Scientific; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading pharmaceutical company in Paris seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing for a strategic API project. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and ensuring supplier compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has proven pharmaceutical procurement experience and understanding of GMP frameworks. This role offers a chance to make impactful contributions to high-priority therapeutic projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical procurement, ideally with exposure to API sourcing.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end procurement for the API sourcing project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with GMP.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and optimise cost.

Connaissances

Negotation skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Formation

Degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field

Description du poste

Procurement Manager - Strategic API Sourcing Project

Location: Paris

Contract Type: 18 months

Reports To: Head of Procurement

About the Role

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing activities for a strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) project aimed at securing long-term supply for a high-priority therapeutic product. This role will be instrumental in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for the API sourcing project, including market analysis, supplier identification, RFx processes, and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations) to ensure supplier capabilities align with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that mitigate risk, optimise cost, and support project timelines.
• Manage supplier onboarding, performance tracking, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Provide regular reporting to project stakeholders on procurement progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in pharmaceutical procurement, ideally with exposure to API sourcing or technical materials.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory frameworks (e.g., EMA, FDA), and supplier qualification processes.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with tight deadlines.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field; CIPS certification is a plus.