Manager, Procurement - Supply Chain

Scientific Search; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Global pharmaceutical organization

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking a Manager, Procurement - Supply Chain in Emeryville, CA to lead sourcing for development and GMP manufacturing, build supplier partnerships, and shape procurement strategy in a regulated environment.

You will negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance and leadership to deliver cost savings and robust supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or life sciences procurement environments.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies supporting development and GMP manufacturing operations.
• Lead sourcing activities for raw materials, equipment, and critical services.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage key vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast demand and support supply planning.
• Implement process improvements and procurement technologies to increase efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain vulnerabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related discipline

Job description

Manager, Procurement - Supply Chain

Location: Emeryville, CA

Join a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization where your procurement expertise will directly support the development and manufacturing of innovative cancer therapies. My client is seeking a strategic procurement leader who can build strong supplier partnerships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure a reliable supply chain in a highly regulated GMP environment. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while working alongside cross-functional leaders in a mission-driven organization.

Why You Should Apply

• Support cutting-edge oncology and immunotherapy programs
• Lead procurement initiatives with significant organizational visibility
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams
• Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunity within a global pharmaceutical organization

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies supporting development and GMP manufacturing operations
• Lead sourcing activities for raw materials, equipment, and critical services
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage key vendor relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast demand and support supply planning
• Implement process improvements and procurement technologies to increase efficiency
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain vulnerabilities

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or life sciences procurement environments
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and regulated manufacturing requirements
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills