Procurement Manager

Made Scientific; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Made Scientific, a Princeton-based cell therapy CDMO, seeks a Procurement Manager to own day-to-day procurement for both Newark and Princeton sites. You will lead supplier selection, pricing reviews, and purchasing coordination while tracking supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with Quality, Regulatory, and Development teams to support inventory planning, logistics, and site expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management, including owning purchasing processes and coordinating supplier activities.
• Proven experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, life sciences, biotech, pharma, or related regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, purchasing controls, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and lead practical process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement execution for raw materials, consumables, services, and capital equipment supporting both sites.
• Lead supplier selection support, pricing reviews, purchasing coordination, and supplier performance tracking, with a focus on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.
• Manage supplier KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet applicable GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with supply chain owners by providing purchasing visibility, supplier lead-time information, and procurement inputs to support inventory planning and stock-level decisions.
• Support inbound and inter-site logistics through supplier coordination, purchase order follow-up, delivery expediting, and escalation of supplier-related delays.
• Support supply chain teams with supplier-related root cause analysis, procurement data, and corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy and cycle-counting outcomes.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coordination, and guidance to procurement team members as needed.
• Serve as a cross-functional partner to Site Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality, and Development.
• Lead procurement readiness for new product introductions, scale-up activities, and site expansion initiatives.
• Lead process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve service, reduce cost, and increase scalability.
• Use ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to establish purchasing visibility, improve decision-making, and drive accountability.
• Lead system enhancements, data governance, and process standardization across Newark and Princeton operations.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP systems

Data analytics

Lean/Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Procurement, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Made Scientific is a leading U.S.-based cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the development, manufacturing, testing, and release of autologous and allogeneic cell therapy products for clinical and commercial supply. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, we combine deep scientific expertise with agile, client-focused execution to deliver reliable and scalable manufacturing solutions. Backed by GC Corporation, a global leader in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, Made Scientific is committed to advancing innovative therapies that improve patient lives.

Position Summary

Made Scientific is seeking a Procurement Manager to own day‑to‑day procurement execution for Princeton site. This role is responsible for leading procurement activities, inventory support, supplier performance, and purchasing process discipline, helping ensure reliable support of manufacturing, R&D, and customer commitments.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on procurement experience, strong analytical skills, and the confidence to take ownership of purchasing processes, resolve issues, and drive practical improvements with internal stakeholders and suppliers across a multi‑site operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own procurement execution for raw materials, consumables, services, and capital equipment supporting both sites.
• Lead supplier selection support, pricing reviews, purchasing coordination, and supplier performance tracking, with a focus on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.
• Manage supplier KPIs, identify performance gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet applicable GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.

Procurement Support for Inventory & Logistics

• Partner with supply chain owners by providing purchasing visibility, supplier lead‑time information, and procurement inputs to support inventory planning and stock‑level decisions.
• Support inbound and inter‑site logistics through supplier coordination, purchase order follow‑up, delivery expediting, and escalation of supplier‑related delays.
• Support supply chain teams with supplier‑related root cause analysis, procurement data, and corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy and cycle‑counting outcomes.

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Provide day‑to‑day direction, coordination, and guidance to procurement team members as needed.
• Serve as a cross‑functional partner to Site Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality, and Development.
• Lead procurement readiness for new product introductions, scale‑up activities, and site expansion initiatives.
• Lead process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve service, reduce cost, and increase scalability.
• Use ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to establish purchasing visibility, improve decision‑making, and drive accountability.
• Lead system enhancements, data governance, and process standardization across Newark and Princeton operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management, including experience owning purchasing processes and coordinating supplier activities.
• Proven experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing, life sciences, biotech, pharma, or related regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management, purchasing controls, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally, influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, and lead practical process improvements.

Preferred

• Experience in GMP‑regulated or highly controlled manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with sourcing strategies for scientific, laboratory, or biologics‑related materials.
• Professional certification in procurement, sourcing, operations, or related disciplines.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification