Senior Procurement Strategist

Meissner; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Onsite gym

Coffee bars

EV charging

Employee discounts

401k plan

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Meissner in Camarillo, CA is seeking a Senior Procurement Strategist to shape sourcing strategies, oversee complex contracts, and optimize supplier performance. You will lead high‑value negotiations, manage risk, and mentor junior staff while aligning procurement with cost, quality, and delivery targets.

This on‑site role requires a Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, 7+ years of procurement experience, and strong skills in ERP systems (D365, SAP, Oracle) and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Proficiency with ERP software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors for favorable pricing and terms.
• Analyze YOY vendor pricing for annual contracts.
• Lead procurement strategies for high‑value, complex categories.
• Draft commercial terms and pricing schedules in agreements.
• Perform market analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives to reduce costs and risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Master's degree or CPSM/CPP/CIPS preferred

Tools

D365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

From driving cost savings to building resilient supplier partnerships, your expertise makes all the difference. As our Senior Procurement Strategist, you’ll shape sourcing strategies, optimize supply chain performance, and unlock long-term value that fuels our business success.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Senior Procurement Strategist/Buyer functions as a key strategic role, responsible for directing complex procurement initiatives encompassing advanced supplier negotiations, multi-faceted contract architecture, and senior-level supplier relationship management. This position requires deep expertise in sourcing raw materials and qualifying global and domestic vendors, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets. Leveraging a solid educational foundation in supply chain, business, or engineering, the strategist leads cross-functional initiatives, drives supplier performance improvements, and mitigates risk through proactive contract and relationship management. Additionally, this role plays a key part in mentoring junior staff and influencing organizational success through tactical procurement execution and long‑term sourcing strategies.

This position offers career growth opportunities with increasing influence on organizational strategy.

• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable pricing and terms.
• Analyze YOY vendor pricing to gain leverage on yearly pricing contracts.
• Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for high‑value, complex, and critical categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization.
• Draft commercial terms, scopes of work, and pricing schedules in supply and service agreements.
• Perform in‑depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, supply chain risks, and sourcing opportunities that drive competitive advantage and inform strategic decision‑making.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives to reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance vendor reliability and performance through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement efforts.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and resolving performance issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet organizational needs.

This is an on‑site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The Skills And Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPP, CIPS) is strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex purchasing activities, contracts, and supplier negotiations.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier evaluation.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP software (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle) and data analysis tools.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language, be able to write correspondence and effectively present information in one‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.

What We Can Offer You

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $114,900 - $151,200

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.