Procurement Manager

Indotronix Avani Group; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A company in biotech and manufacturing is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to lead procurement initiatives across the Plastics category. This hybrid role in Morrisville, NC, offers flexibility with on-site and remote work. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, focusing on sourcing and supplier management. Strong negotiation skills and a background in regulated industries are preferred. Travel required is 10-25%.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in Mechanical Sourcing or Plastics.
• Proven experience conducting RFQs for direct materials with demonstrated cost savings.
• Experience in regulated industries; life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Plastics category initiatives to deliver savings and supplier rationalization.
• Execute a 3–5 year global sourcing strategy.
• Manage strategic supplier contracts within the Plastics category.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Ability to influence

Analytical skills

Knowledge of procurement processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a technical field

Job description

Recruitment Specialist - Hiring for Biotech, Chemical & Medical Device Manufacturing Clients across United States

Location: Morrisville, NC & Pittsburgh, PA

Duration: 12 Months

Hybrid role: 4 days on site and 1 remote day flexible

Travel: 10-25% of time

Pay: $45-$55/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global Plastics category initiatives to deliver savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, and risk management.
• Execute a 3–5 year global sourcing strategy, identifying and contracting preferred suppliers aligned with business and category goals.
• Partner with division and site procurement teams to qualify suppliers and migrate spend from non-preferred suppliers.
• Drive RFQs and negotiations for global agreements aligned with category and divisional strategies.
• Manage strategic supplier contracts across products and services within the Plastics category.
• Analyze supplier performance data, lead supplier business reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide spend analysis and market intelligence to support informed decision-making and evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a technical field.
• 3–5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in Mechanical Sourcing or Plastics.
• Proven experience conducting RFQs for direct materials with demonstrated cost savings.
• Strong negotiation, business acumen, and ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment.
• Experience in continuous improvement environments with measurable year-over-year results.
• Background in regulated industries; life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Hands‑on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience preferred.