Strategic Procurement Leader: Build & Optimize Sourcing

Lead Candidate Ltd; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Candidate Ltd in Atlanta-based pharmaceutical CMO is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to build and run a strategic procurement function, driving cost reductions and ensuring supply continuity.

The role leads the Purchasing team, negotiates contracts, develops supplier relationships, and aligns procurement strategy with business goals to support development, manufacturing and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Senior procurement professional with strategic and hands-on expertise.
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Strong leadership and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Purchasing team and define procurement priorities.
• Develop long-term procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead vendor management, cost reduction initiatives, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure supply continuity and compliance across sourcing activities.

Skills

Strategic thinker

People leadership

Negotiation skills

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability

Job description

Lead Candidate Ltd in Atlanta-based pharmaceutical CMO is seeking a Senior Procurement Leader to build and run a strategic procurement function, driving cost reductions and ensuring supply continuity.

The role leads the Purchasing team, negotiates contracts, develops supplier relationships, and aligns procurement strategy with business goals to support development, manufacturing and commercialization.