Strategic Pharma Procurement Lead — On-Site Phoenix

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

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