Senior Biotech Procurement Manager

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

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.