Biopharma GMP Materials Procurement Lead

Catalent; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

401K

152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays

Dynamic environment

Continuous Improvement Processes

Job summary

Catalent's Procurement Manager, Direct Materials leads GMP materials sourcing to support clinical programs. You will collaborate with Site Procurement, the Global Procurement Organization, Operations, and leadership to ensure fast, high-quality supply with risk mitigation.

The role requires a track record in biopharma procurement, supplier negotiations, and global operations, with a focus on building value across global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines.
• Masters preferred; Industry certifications a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry.
• Experience in procurement or a comparable function and global operations/matrix management.

Responsibilities

• Minimize impact of supplier shortages by identifying and resolving issues with inventory strategies.
• Increase spend under contract by negotiating supply agreements and improving service levels.
• Ensure supplier adherence to terms on purchase orders and deploy procurement guidelines on site.
• Integrate with GPO including Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management.
• Develop and execute category strategies that create value for Catalent and customers.
• Build a pipeline of opportunities for savings, cash flow, and growth at local and global levels.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Category management

Inventory management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines

Masters preferred

Job description

Catalent's Procurement Manager, Direct Materials leads GMP materials sourcing to support clinical programs. You will collaborate with Site Procurement, the Global Procurement Organization, Operations, and leadership to ensure fast, high-quality supply with risk mitigation.

The role requires a track record in biopharma procurement, supplier negotiations, and global operations, with a focus on building value across global initiatives.