Senior Manager, Procurement - Supply Chain

Scientific Search; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Scientific Search in Emeryville, CA seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead sourcing for development and GMP manufacturing. You will build supplier partnerships, negotiate major agreements, and drive cost efficiency while aligning with R&D, Manufacturing and Finance teams.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of regulated life sciences procurement to ensure continuity and quality across global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or life sciences procurement.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

GMP/regulatory procurement

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Senior Manager, Procurement – Supply Chain

Location: Emeryville, CA

Join a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization where your procurement expertise will directly support the development and manufacturing of innovative cancer therapies. My client is seeking a strategic procurement leader who can build strong supplier partnerships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure a reliable supply chain in a highly regulated GMP environment. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while working alongside cross-functional leaders in a mission-driven organization.

Why You Should Apply

• Support cutting-edge oncology and immunotherapy programs
• Lead procurement initiatives with significant organizational visibility
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams
• Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunity within a global pharmaceutical organization

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and execute procurement strategies supporting development and GMP manufacturing operations
• Lead sourcing activities 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 process improvements and procurement technologies to increase efficiency
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address supply chain vulnerabilities

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or life sciences procurement environments
• Strong understanding of global supply chain operations and regulated manufacturing requirements
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills