Associate Director, Procurement - Supply Chain

Scientific Search; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement – Supply Chain in Emeryville, CA to lead strategic sourcing for development and GMP manufacturing of oncology therapies. You will build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a regulated environment.

You'll collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and senior leadership to forecast demand, implement procurement technologies, and mitigate supply chain risks while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in pharma/biotech procurement.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for development and GMP manufacturing.
• Lead sourcing for raw materials, equipment, and critical services.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage key vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast demand and support supply planning.
• Implement procurement technologies to increase efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity.
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain vulnerabilities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationships

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Associate Director, Procurement – Supply Chain

Location: Emeryville, CA

Join a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization where your procurement expertise will directly support the development and manufacturing of innovative cancer therapies. My client is seeking a strategic procurement leader who can build strong supplier partnerships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure a reliable supply chain in a highly regulated GMP environment. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while working alongside cross-functional leaders in a mission-driven organization.

Why You Should Apply

• Support cutting-edge oncology and immunotherapy programs
• Lead procurement initiatives with significant organizational visibility
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams
• Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunity within a global pharmaceutical organization

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies supporting development and GMP manufacturing operations
• Lead sourcing activities for raw materials, equipment, and critical services
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage key vendor relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast demand and support supply planning
• Implement process improvements and procurement technologies to increase efficiency
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain vulnerabilities

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or life sciences procurement environments
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and regulated manufacturing requirements
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills