Global Direct Materials Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO + Holidays

Dynamic environment

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager, Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing for GMP materials supporting clinical programs.

You will define category strategies, buy channels, and supplier relationships, partnering with Site Procurement and GPO to ensure speed, quality, and risk mitigation across the portfolio. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years in biopharma procurement, and strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry preferred.
• Experience in procurement or comparable function.
• Global Operations, finance and matrix management experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues, timely communication, collaborating with Supply Chain developing inventory management strategies in conjunction with our vendors.
• Increase spend under contract. Negotiates supply agreements with vendors improving commercial conditions and service levels.
• Responsible for ensuring suppliers adhere to the Terms & Conditions specified on the purchase order and resolves challenges, for implementing the Procurement guidelines on site and contributing to its local deployment.
• Integrate with GPO, including Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, ensure alignment with GPO initiatives.
• Partner with Category leadership to develop and execute strategies for the categories that he/she participates in or leads, globally or regionally that creates value to Catalent and meets customers’ expectations.
• Develop pipeline of opportunities (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) for the site, representing local, regional, and global initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Industry certifications

Job description

Catalent, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager, Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing for GMP materials supporting clinical programs.

You will define category strategies, buy channels, and supplier relationships, partnering with Site Procurement and GPO to ensure speed, quality, and risk mitigation across the portfolio. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years in biopharma procurement, and strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.