Director of Discovery Research Procurement

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 208,200 - 327,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness programs

Generous time off

Job summary

A leading biotech company based in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Discovery Research Procurement Lead to oversee a $1.3B annual spend on preclinical services and lab supplies. This role involves managing a team, developing procurement strategies, and building partnerships with executives. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in procurement, preferably in biotech or pharma. This is a full-time hybrid position with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in strategic and operational procurement experience.
• Experience in biotech/pharma industries preferred.
• Strong business partnering and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Research Procurement Category Team.
• Develop category strategies in partnership with Category Managers.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders in the business.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Category management

Procurement excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading biotech company based in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Discovery Research Procurement Lead to oversee a $1.3B annual spend on preclinical services and lab supplies. This role involves managing a team, developing procurement strategies, and building partnerships with executives. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in procurement, preferably in biotech or pharma. This is a full-time hybrid position with competitive compensation.