Strategic Procurement Manager

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 96,432 - 108,830; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement Consultant to support the External Manufacturing Procurement team. The role involves leading strategic negotiations, managing projects, and optimizing sourcing initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in strategic procurement and a proven track record in complex negotiations. This is a contract position, with a pay range of $70 to $79 per hour.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement/sourcing, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations.
• Strong expertise in external manufacturing and CDMO relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic negotiations for high-priority contracts.
• Develop and execute label and packaging strategy for external manufacturing.
• Identify and analyze sourcing opportunities.

Skills

Strategic negotiations

Project management

Sourcing optimization

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Education

BSc or MSc/MBA

Job description

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $79.00/hr

This range is provided by Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Job Title: Senior Strategic Procurement Consultant

Location: Cambridge MA / Morristown NJ

Duration: 3 months (High possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $70-79/hr on W-2

Note

• This position will help Global Procurement deliver strategic work.


• 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement/sourcing, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.


• Consultants from Top tier consultation firms preferred. Onsite in either: Cambridge/MA or Morristown/NJ

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Strategic Procurement Consultant (3 month contract, can be extended if needed)

Role Purpose: Support External Manufacturing Procurement team with strategic negotiations, project management, sourcing optimization initiatives, and capability building.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic negotiations for high-priority contracts including Fuji contract, Project Fusion, Inventory Workshop lead and Xenpozyme negotiations


• Develop and execute label and packaging strategy for external manufacturing


• Project management of concurrent strategic initiatives - Develop and manage negotiation dashboards and tracking tools


• Support Ways of Working (WoW) optimization initiatives


• Identify and analyze sourcing opportunities


• Provide expert advisory on procurement best practices and industry benchmarks

Required Qualifications

• Education: BSc or MSc/MBA preferred; Excellent management experience.


• 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement/sourcing, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Biotech preferred.


• Consultants from Top tier consultation firms preferred


• Proven track record in complex contract negotiations


• Strong expertise in external manufacturing and CDMO relationships


• Demonstrated capability in training and team development


• Advanced project management capabilities


• Experience with procurement transformation initiatives


• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills


• Strategic negotiation outcomes for assigned contracts


• Training materials and capability building sessions


• Procurement dashboard and tracking system


• Sourcing opportunity assessment report


• Project status reports and milestone tracking


• Process improvement recommendations

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research