Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Equity awards

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a seasoned Head of Enterprise Procurement to lead and evolve procurement across R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and G&A. You will drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and contract value creation in a hybrid role based in Bridgewater, NJ.

The role includes end-to-end sourcing leadership, policy development, vendor negotiations, CLM oversight, and KPI-driven supplier management. Extensive experience in biotech procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Life Sciences, or related.
• 10+ years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing; 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Biopharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience.
• Category strategy creation and sourcing in indirect/services.
• Deep category management expertise across clinical, commercial, and/or G&A spend.
• Strong contract law, procurement best practices, and supplier risk management.
• Procurement technology platform experience (e.g., Oracle, Agiloft, ScanMarket).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategic sourcing across Clinical Ops, Commercial, IT, and Professional Services.
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement/sourcing matters.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, frameworks, and operating models.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bids for indirect/services.
• Negotiate high-value supplier contracts; manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Oversee CLM processes/tools and supplier performance dashboards.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers meeting quality/compliance/ESG.
• Proactively manage supplier risk (financial, operational, geopolitical).
• Mentor procurement team; attract talent and build capability.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Develop spend analytics/benchmarking and procurement dashboards.
• Partner with Finance on budget planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Procurement analytics

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Agiloft

ScanMarket

Job description

About The Role

• Lead and evolve enterprise procurement; partner with R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and G&A to drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and contract value creation.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute the enterprise strategic sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives and pipeline priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement/sourcing matters.
• Develop and continuously improve procurement policies, frameworks, and operating models.
• Lead category management for Clinical Operations, Commercial, IT, and Professional Services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bids for indirect/services categories.
• Negotiate complex, high-value supplier contracts; manage risk and ensure compliance alignment.
• Implement and oversee contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes/tools.
• Build supplier performance management (KPIs, scorecards, business reviews).
• Identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers meeting quality, compliance, and ESG standards.
• Proactively manage supplier risk (financial, operational, geopolitical).
• Lead/mentor the procurement team; attract talent and build capability.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Develop spend analytics/benchmarking and procurement dashboards.
• Partner with Finance on budget planning, accruals, and procurement financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Life Sciences, or related.
• 10+ years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing; 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Biopharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience.
• Category strategy creation and sourcing in indirect/services categories.
• Deep category management expertise across clinical, commercial, and/or G&A spend.
• Strong contract law, procurement best practices, and supplier risk management.
• Procurement technology platform experience (e.g., Oracle, Agiloft, ScanMarket).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication.

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent; CPSM/CPM (or equivalent).
• GxP procurement requirements and CDMO/CRO contracting.
• Experience building/transforming procurement function.

Travel / Work

• Approx. 10% domestic travel.
• Hybrid role based in Bridgewater, NJ.

Compensation

$177,000.00–$242,000.00 annual.

Benefits (U.S. offerings)

• Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, EAP; wellbeing reimbursement.
• Paid time off; fertility/family-forming benefits; caregiver support; flexible schedules.
• 401(k) with company match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life/disability.
• Learning opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship/networking).
• Employee resource groups and service/recognition programs.