Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

Dendreon; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon. in Seal Beach, CA. The Sourcing and Procurement Manager leads a team of buyers to secure operational goods and services, drives negotiations, and ensures quality, cost, and delivery goals.

This on-site role requires 4 days/week in Seal Beach and oversight of capital projects and supplier contracts. Responsibilities include managing RFQs/proposals, budgets, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives while enforcing ethical procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years purchasing experience with 2+ years in a management role.
• Biotech/biopharma procurement background preferred.
• Familiar with GMP regulatory requirements.
• Experience writing SOPs, policies or guidelines.
• ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day procurement staff operations and approvals.
• Provide guidance for staff at remote locations.
• Supervise indirect commodities procurement activities.
• Negotiate and maintain purchasing contracts; support cross-functional teams.
• Liaise between internal departments and suppliers; provide status updates.
• Develop and evaluate personnel for efficient function.
• Coordinate cost-reduction initiatives across departments.
• Contribute to department budget and monitor expenditures.
• Work with VMI contact to ensure inventory levels.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Biotech/biopharma procurement

GMP/regulatory knowledge

SOPs/policies writing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product,

WHO WE ARE

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease. If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.

CORE VALUES

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sourcing and Procurement Manager supervises and develops a team of buyers in the acquisition of operational goods and services ensuring timely resolution of quality, cost and delivery to meet corporate goals and objectives. It is the responsibility of this position to oversee the development of all Requests for Quotes and Proposals, Capital Projects, support award selection, lead purchase negotiations and complete contract commitments. The Procurement Manager drives process and budget improvements through continuous improvement incentives and enforces ethical and effective procurement practices within the buyer team.

NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA location minimum 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Procurement staff including review of pending purchase requests and purchase orders, quotes & proposals, contracts, onboarding of suppliers, and performance metrics.
• Provides procurement support and guidance for staff locating at remote locations
• Supervises the activities of the Procurement staff for indirect commodities.
• Negotiates and maintains purchasing contracts for the procurement of unique product groups and services. Provides technical expertise to other departments as part of cross-functional project teams.
• Acts as a liaison between internal departments and external customers in negotiating and finalizing contracts as well as providing status updates.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Coordinates cost reduction initiatives within the department and cross functionally within the company.
• Contributes to the development of department budget and monitors expenditures.
• Works directly with VMI contact for ensuring adequate levels of inventory.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years purchasing experience with at least 2 years at the manager/supervisory level.
• Procurement background in the biotech/biopharma industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements that govern GMPs.
• Experience with writing SOP’s, policies, and/or guidelines.
• ERP experience is a must

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and mobile phone.
• Ability to use computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities;
• Ability to communicate well with individuals by telephone and in person.
• May be required to work alternate shifts.
• Dendreon operates in a fast-paced, patient-centric, and competitive environment.
• Team cohesiveness, direct and specific communication, and independent problem-solving are essential to succeed in this position.

Dendron Pharmaceuticals LLC is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

CA Compensation Range: $148,988 USD - $164,248 USD