PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a seasoned sustainability-driven procurement leader in the United States to guide global ESG-aligned sourcing and supplier engagement. You will lead carbon reduction initiatives, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaborations with Finance, Sustainability, and Quality teams to advance sustainable purchasing at scale.

The role requires deep knowledge of Scope 3 emissions, ESG reporting standards, and experience in regulated industries with audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in sustainability, supply chain or ESG preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sustainability, or related roles with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading supplier engagement, ESG or decarbonization initiatives in a global environment.
• Familiarity with Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies and supplier data platforms.
• Experience in regulated industries with external audits, customer inquiries and ratings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded strategic partner within Procurement to influence sustainable purchasing decisions at scale.
• Integrate environmental and social risk considerations into category strategies, sourcing decisions and awards.
• Lead RFP/RFI sustainability evaluations and final contract negotiations.
• Act as primary contact for sustainable procurement inquiries from external stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Sustainability to track expenditures and decarbonization efforts.
• Facilitate global ESG and sustainable procurement forums and develop governance frameworks.
• Develop and deploy procurement policies and training to embed ESG principles.

Skills

Sustainable procurement

Scope 3 emissions

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Influence sourcing decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree or related certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainable Procurement Leadership

• Serve as an embedded strategic partner within Procurement to influence sustainable purchasing decisions at scale across priority categories, suppliers, and regions
• Integrate environmental and social risk considerations alongside cost, business risk, and strategic fit into category strategies, sourcing decisions, and award recommendations
• Lead RFP/RFI sustainability evaluations, award recommendations, and final contract negotiations within assigned categories, ensuring alignment across sustainability, commercial, legal, and quality requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for sustainable procurement inquiries from external stakeholders, including customers, auditors, rating agencies, and partners
• Partner with Finance and Sustainability teams to track major future expenditures, quantify carbon implications, and identify procurement levers that advance decarbonization goals and inform budgeting and capital planning
• Facilitate regular global ESG and sustainable procurement forums to ensure alignment on targets, initiatives, timelines, and performance expectations
• Develop and deploy global procurement policies, toolkits, governance frameworks, and training programs to embed ESG principles and risk management into sourcing strategies and supplier lifecycle management

Scope 3 Emissions Management

• Lead the global measurement, management, and reporting of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks
• Streamline and enhance Scope 3 data collection by expanding the use of primary activity data and supplier-specific emissions data, improving transparency, data quality, coverage, and automation
• Collaborate with Finance to enhance data visibility, purchasing documentation, and controls to support accurate Scope 3 accounting and audit readiness
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact emissions reduction initiatives and supplier roadmaps in support of short- and long-term Scope 3 targets
• Support life cycle assessments, sustainable materials selection, and packaging optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with emerging regulatory requirements including EU and California packaging regulations

Supplier Engagement & Risk Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with priority suppliers to drive value-added collaboration, aligning supplier capabilities with sustainability goals, customer expectations, and the evolving global regulatory landscape
• Assess supplier sustainability performance and analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities, developing targeted processes, workshops, training, and resource hubs to improve supplier performance and reduce supply chain risk
• Manage priority suppliers through external sustainability and risk platforms including EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi, Supplier.io, and similar tools
• Conduct ESG-focused supplier assessments to proactively identify risks related to environmental performance, human rights, ethics, and due diligence requirements, and drive remediation and continuous improvement plans
• Lead the collection, consolidation, and validation of procurement-related sustainability data for annual reports, customer requests, ratings, questionnaires, and external assessments

Process Excellence & Governance

• Establish and own the procurement process framework - KPIs, SOPs, sourcing playbooks, and templates - that set the standard for how the organization sources across all categories and regions
• Lead structured rollout of new processes and standards through change management and training, ensuring sustainable adoption and an audit-ready posture for internal, customer, and regulatory reviews
• Serve as the process owner and SME for procurement policy and sourcing methodology, advising category managers and business partners on proper channels, escalation paths, and compliance requirements
• Maintain procurement tool catalogue, training and utilization matrix on behalf of organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of sustainable procurement, supply chain sustainability, and Scope 3 emissions management
• Strong knowledge of global ESG reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging compliance expectations
• Demonstrated ability to influence sourcing decisions and supplier behavior in complex, matrixed global organizations
• Excellent analytical, data management, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and execution discipline
• High degree of collaboration, adaptability, and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Business, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Master's degree or relevant professional certification (sustainability, supply chain, ESG) preferred
• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or related roles, including leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier engagement, ESG, or decarbonization initiatives in a global environment
• Strong familiarity with Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies and supplier data platforms
• Experience in heavily regulated industries managing external audits, customer inquiries, and ratings
• Proficiency in ERP systems required; JD Edwards (JDE) preferred
• Commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.