Director, Procurement - Sustainable Sourcing

Key Responsibilities Serve as an embedded strategic partner within Procurement to influence sustainable purchasing decisions at scale across priority categories, suppliers, and regions Integrate environmental and social risk considerations alongside cost, business risk, and strategic fit into category strategies, sourcing decisions, and award recommendations Lead RFP/RFI sustainability evaluations, award recommendations, and final contract negotiations within assigned categories, ensuring alignment across sustainability, commercial, legal, and quality requirements Act as the primary point of contact for sustainable procurement inquiries from external stakeholders, including customers, auditors, rating agencies, and partners, providing accurate and high‑quality responses to questionnaires, RFPs, RFIs, audits, and assessments Partner with Finance and Sustainability teams to track major future expenditures, quantify carbon implications, and identify procurement levers that advance PCI’s decarbonization goals and inform budgeting and capital planning Facilitate regular global ESG and sustainable procurement forums to ensure alignment on targets, initiatives, timelines, and performance expectations Develop and deploy global procurement policies, toolkits, governance frameworks, and training programs to embed ESG principles and risk management into sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and supplier lifecycle management Scope 3 Emissions Management Lead the global measurement, management, and reporting of PCI’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks Streamline and enhance Scope 3 data collection processes by expanding the use of primary activity data and supplier‑specific emissions data, improving transparency, data quality, coverage, and automation Collaborate closely with Finance teams to enhance data visibility, purchasing documentation, and controls to support more accurate Scope 3 accounting and audit readiness Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement high‑impact emissions reduction initiatives and supplier roadmaps in support of PCI’s short‑ and long‑term Scope 3 targets Support life cycle assessments, sustainable materials selection, and packaging optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with emerging regulatory requirements including EU and California packaging regulations Supplier Engagement & Risk Management Build and maintain strategic relationships with priority suppliers to drive value‑added collaboration, aligning supplier capabilities with PCI’s sustainability goals, customer expectations, and the evolving global regulatory landscape Assess supplier sustainability performance and analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities, developing targeted processes, workshops, training, and resource hubs to improve supplier performance and reduce supply chain risk Manage priority suppliers through external sustainability and risk platforms to enhance insights, collaboration, transparency, and Scope 3 decarbonization, including tools such as Proof, EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi, Supplier.io, and similar systems Conduct ESG‑focused supplier assessments to proactively identify risks related to environmental performance, human rights, ethics, and due diligence requirements, and drive remediation and continuous improvement plans Design and lead supplier communication, engagement, and training programs that establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and unlock high‑impact emissions reduction and innovation opportunities Support the onboarding of new suppliers and initiatives by embedding sustainability requirements, scorecards, contractual provisions, and reporting expectations into standard procurement processes and supplier selection criteria Lead the collection, consolidation, and validation of procurement‑related sustainability data for annual reports, customer requests, ratings, questionnaires, ad hoc disclosures, and external assessments Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Deep understanding of sustainable procurement, supply chain sustainability, and Scope 3 emissions management Strong knowledge of global ESG reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging compliance expectations Demonstrated ability to influence sourcing decisions and supplier behavior in complex, matrixed global organizations Excellent analytical, data management, and problem‑solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and execution discipline High degree of collaboration, adaptability, and comfort operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments Competencies Required Drives sustainable value creation through fact‑based decision making Proactively identifies ESG‑related risks and opportunities across the supply base Balances strategic vision with practical execution and operational impact Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and integrity Builds trust and alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups Continuously seeks improvement and innovation in procurement and supplier engagement practices Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance, or related field Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., sustainability, supply chain, ESG) preferred 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or related roles, including leadership responsibility Demonstrated experience leading supplier engagement, ESG, or decarbonization initiatives in a global environment Strong familiarity with Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies and supplier data platforms Experience operating in heavily regulated industries and managing external audits, customer inquiries, and ratings Commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co