Senior Biopharma Procurement Leader — GMP Supply Chain

Scientific Search; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Search is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement – Supply Chain in Emeryville, CA to lead strategic sourcing for development and GMP manufacturing of oncology therapies. You will build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a regulated environment.

You'll collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and senior leadership to forecast demand, implement procurement technologies, and mitigate supply chain risks while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Experience in pharma/biotech procurement.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for development and GMP manufacturing.
• Lead sourcing 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 procurement technologies to increase efficiency.
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity.
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain vulnerabilities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier relationships

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Scientific Search is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement – Supply Chain in Emeryville, CA to lead strategic sourcing for development and GMP manufacturing of oncology therapies. You will build strong supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a regulated environment.

You'll collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and senior leadership to forecast demand, implement procurement technologies, and mitigate supply chain risks while delivering