Strategic Direct Materials Procurement Leader

BioSpace; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. seeks a Procurement Lead for Direct Materials to supervise the direct procurement team and manage end-to-end sourcing for direct materials and consumables to support production.

The role focuses on meeting SLA/KPI targets, negotiating contracts, and driving cost reductions through strategic sourcing, with close collaboration across quality, finance, and production to ensure supply continuity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, preferably in biotech/pharma.
• Experience leading teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the direct procurement team to meet SLA and KPI targets and manage performance.
• Oversee material planning for direct materials to meet inventory KPIs and ensure supply continuity.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for direct materials and consumables used in production.
• Develop alternative vendors to ensure supply continuity and mitigate risks.
• Conduct category management to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate MSAs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Prepare procurement documentation and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain Management, Biology and Chemistry, or related fields

Tools

SAP

S2P

Job description

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. seeks a Procurement Lead for Direct Materials to supervise the direct procurement team and manage end-to-end sourcing for direct materials and consumables to support production.

The role focuses on meeting SLA/KPI targets, negotiating contracts, and driving cost reductions through strategic sourcing, with close collaboration across quality, finance, and production to ensure supply continuity and regulatory compliance.