Procurement Manager (Pharma/Biotech, Remote)

Job summary

This role involves establishing and managing a procurement system within a growing organization focused on cell therapies. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure smooth operations and compliance with GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
• Proven experience in vendor qualification and GMP compliance assessment.
• Strong proficiency in SAP ERP and contract negotiation.
• Ability to analyze procurement expenses and implement optimizations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a procurement system using SAP ERP for both GMP and non-GMP operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors, negotiating contracts to ensure GMP compliance.
• Ensure vendor compliance with relevant standards and take action when necessary.
• Manage purchase requisitions, orders, and procurement workflows in SAP ERP.
• Collaborate with warehouse and planning teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize waste.
• Resolve supply disruptions and expedite critical orders as needed.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and train colleagues on procurement processes.
• Conduct risk assessments for the delivery of critical goods and plan for contingencies.

Skills

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
• Systematic and proactive, capable of handling complexity.
• Excellent collaboration skills, thriving in teamwork environments.
• Open-minded and committed to fostering a positive team culture.
• Flexible in managing multiple complex tasks and meeting deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• SAP ERP for procurement management.