VP Supply Chain and Procurement

PCI Pharma Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical services organization seeks a Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead supply chain strategy across all sites. The role encompasses end-to-end accountability for demand planning, sourcing, and procurement, ensuring operational excellence and risk management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in ESG. This position offers significant influence within a collaborative and growth-oriented leadership culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi-site supply chain organizations.
• Deep understanding of ESG and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide demand, capacity, and inventory planning.
• Own enterprise sourcing and procurement strategy.
• Embed ESG principles into supply chain strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Procurement operations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA or related field)

Tools

ERP platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead enterprise‑wide supply chain strategy, sourcing, procurement, and planning across a global, multi‑site organization. This role is critical to driving operational excellence, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable growth in a regulated and highly matrixed environment.

The VP will have end‑to‑end accountability for demand and inventory planning (SIOP), strategic sourcing, procurement operations, analytics, and major transformation initiatives. This leader will partner closely with Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Commercial, and Sustainability to standardize processes, modernize systems, strengthen supplier performance, and deliver measurable value creation across the enterprise.

Success in this role requires strong executive presence, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a balance of strategic leadership with disciplined execution.

What You’ll Do

Enterprise Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead enterprise‑wide demand, capacity, and inventory planning (SIOP) across all sites and business segments
• Establish governance, KPIs, and decision frameworks to improve service, cost, working capital, and resilience
• Translate commercial forecasts and growth plans into executable supply, capacity, and inventory strategies
• Drive standardization, digital enablement, and continuous improvement of planning processes

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

• Own enterprise sourcing and procurement strategy across all spend categories, including direct, indirect, CAPEX, Travel & Entertainment and MRO
• Partner with executive and functional leaders to align sourcing strategies with financial targets, growth plans, and site investment priorities
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract strategies, and performance management for complex, high‑value relationships
• Build supply assurance, cost resilience, and long‑term supplier partnerships across a global footprint
• Support commercial teams with cost modeling and estimates for customer proposals

ESG, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

• Embed ESG and responsible sourcing principles into supply chain and procurement strategies
• Partner with Sustainability/ESG, Quality, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to support supplier governance, risk management, and disclosure requirements as applicable
• Strengthen supplier performance expectations related to sustainability, ethics, and compliance across the supply base

CapEx, Value Creation & Risk Management

• Provide leadership oversight for CapEx sourcing strategies supporting capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and site investments
• Ensure early procurement engagement in CapEx planning, budgeting, and execution
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO), value tracking, and contract compliance across enterprise spend
• Proactively identify supplier, supply chain, and execution risks and implement mitigation strategies aligned with business continuity and compliance needs
• Drive cash flow improvement through enterprise-wide Working Capital Improvement initiatives (Inventory and Payables)

Transformation & Strategic Initiatives

• Lead or contribute to major enterprise initiatives, including:
• Global ERP implementation and adoption
• Multi‑year value creation and cost‑reduction roadmap
• AI‑enabled and advanced supply chain analytics capabilities
• Develop rapid integration playbooks to standardize processes, systems, and governance for new or acquired sites

Analytics, Governance & Process Ownership

• Own global supply chain processes, documentation, standards, and implementation playbooks
• Define enterprise data ownership, metrics, and reporting standards across supply chain and procurement
• Partner with IT and Finance to develop dashboards, analytics, and BI solutions
• Transition supply chain analytics into scalable enterprise BI capabilities with strong governance and audit readiness

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and directors across supply chain and procurement
• Build strong, trusted relationships with site leaders and corporate functions
• Develop organizational capability, succession pipelines, and leadership depth
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations in a large‑scale global public company
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi‑site supply chain organizations
• Deep understanding of and experience with ESG, supplier governance, and risk management frameworks
• Proven experience managing managers and senior leaders in matrixed environments
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Experience with ERP platforms, planning systems, and analytics tools
• Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA or related field)
• Experience leading ERP implementations or large‑scale enterprise transformations
• APICS and/or CSCMP certification or membership
• Experience in regulated, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or complex manufacturing environments

Why Join Us

• Executive‑level role with broad enterprise impact and visibility
• Opportunity to shape global supply chain and procurement strategy
• Lead high‑impact transformation, digital, and value‑creation initiatives
• Collaborative, growth‑oriented leadership culture

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future (https://pci.com/)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life‑changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.