Director of Sourcing & Procurement - Biotech/Pharma

Mohr Talent; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohr Talent in Rossmoor, CA is seeking a hands-on Manager, Sourcing & Procurement to lead a team of buyers, oversee supplier relationships, and drive compliant, efficient purchasing across indirects, services, capital projects, and operations.

This 5+ year leadership role requires biotech/pharma/regulatory industry experience, GMP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience.
• 2+ years leading or supervising a procurement/purchasing team.
• Background in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement buyers.
• Oversee purchase orders, quotes, proposals, supplier onboarding, contracts, and procurement metrics.
• Manage sourcing for indirect commodities, services, capital projects, and operational goods.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support contract commitments.
• Partner with finance, operations, quality, supply chain, and internal teams to solve purchasing issues.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements.
• Support inventory needs through vendor-managed inventory partners.
• Help maintain compliant procurement practices, SOPs, policies, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Negotiation

Vendor management

Regulated environment

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mohr Talent in Rossmoor, CA is seeking a hands-on Manager, Sourcing & Procurement to lead a team of buyers, oversee supplier relationships, and drive compliant, efficient purchasing across indirects, services, capital projects, and operations.

This 5+ year leadership role requires biotech/pharma/regulatory industry experience, GMP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and strong cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost savings and vendor performance.