Senior Procurement Specialist

ROIS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ROIS is seeking a Principal Specialist to lead procurement activities supporting our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Phoenix. This role acts as the site's procurement SME and main liaison for supplier management, contract negotiations, supply continuity, and procurement strategy.

Reporting to the Site General Manager, you will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Engineering teams to mitigate procurement risks, optimize costs, and ensure GMP-compliant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, or related experience.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience working in regulated environments, preferably pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across multiple business functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for direct and indirect materials supporting site operations
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve best value while mitigating risk
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate sourcing alternatives to improve supply continuity and performance
• Serve as the site's primary point of contact for procurement-related escalations, supplier notifications, and supply disruptions
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support supplier qualification, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct supplier evaluations, participate in sourcing and RFP processes, and support strategic supplier partnerships
• Analyze procurement data, financial impacts, and supplier performance metrics to drive business decisions
• Support implementation of procurement strategies aligned with site and network objectives
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and company procurement requirements

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (Principal Specialist)

Location: Phoenix, AZ *On-Site*

Pay: $100,000 - $150,000/annually *Dependent on experience*

Position Summary

ROIS is seeking a Principal Specialist to lead procurement activities supporting our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Phoenix. This role serves as the site's procurement subject matter expert and primary point of contact for supplier management, contract negotiations, supply continuity, and procurement strategy.

Reporting directly to the Site General Manager, this position partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted operations, manage procurement risks, and drive cost-effective sourcing solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills, experience managing supplier relationships, and a solid understanding of quality systems and financial processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activities for direct and indirect materials supporting site operations
• Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve best value while mitigating risk
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate sourcing alternatives to improve supply continuity and performance
• Serve as the site's primary point of contact for procurement-related escalations, supplier notifications, and supply disruptions
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support supplier qualification, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct supplier evaluations, participate in sourcing and RFP processes, and support strategic supplier partnerships
• Analyze procurement data, financial impacts, and supplier performance metrics to drive business decisions
• Support implementation of procurement strategies aligned with site and network objectives
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and company procurement requirements

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, purchasing, or related experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships required
• Demonstrated job stability on resume
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and assessing business and supply risks
• Knowledge of financial processes including invoices, AP/AR, purchasing, and budget impacts
• Experience working within regulated environments, preferably pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating across multiple business functions preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to independently manage site procurement activities while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

If you're a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strategic supplier partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.