Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Samsung Biologics is looking for a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to be responsible for coordinating procurement and supply chain activities across New Product Introduction (NPI) and commercial manufacturing programs in a GMP-regulated environment. They will ensure material readiness, support cost control, and mitigates supply risks to enable successful campaign execution and on-time production. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary procurement interface for clients to drive NPI (New Product Introduction), coordinate campaign readiness, and manage material risk mitigation plans Safeguard site profitability by managing the SMOG (Slow -moving & Obsolete Goods) frame work and establishing cost-recovery processes for open Purchase Orders (POs) and blocked stocks Oversee critical operational gates including procurement-side BOM (Bill of Materials) review, material categorization and safety stock strategy to support for production schedule Maintain strict GMP compliance in all procurement activities, aligning site execution with global strategies NPI & Procurement Project Management Strategic Sourcing Support: Lead and support Procurement-side bid evaluations, raw material gap assessments, and new material registration processes for incoming client projects. BOM Timeline Alignment: Review and track BOM approval timelines from a procurement perspective to ensure zero delay in project. Contract & Commercial Review: Review and analyze procurement-related clauses within client agreements and supply contracts to mitigate commercial risks from the procurement side. Governance & Meeting Leadership: Host and facilitate routine supply chain and procurement-focused meetings with clients. Prepare and lead procurement workstream for core team meetings, client site visits, and project kick-off meetings. Material Inventory Optimization & Financial Cost Recovery SMOG Framework Management: Establish, support, and maintain a robust management framework for SMOG to minimize inventory write-offs. Client Cost Invoicing Support: Manage the end-to-end process for invoicing procurement-related costs to clients with PM (Project Manager), specifically addressing liabilities connected to open POs and blocked stock. Routine SCM Operations & Client Dropship Support Material Master & Categorization: Support raw material categorization and maintain the accuracy of the material sales master data. Client Dropship Coordination: Support the client’s dropship and operational support to ensure material’s availability. Risk Mitigation & Campaign Readiness Check Supply Constraint Management: Proactively identify supply constraints, issue timely notifications to clients, and lead collaborative discussions to execute mitigation plans. Campaign Readiness Check: Perform campaign readiness checks for the upcoming manufacturing campaigns. Scenario Assessment: Conduct thorough procurement impact assessments for any revisions to the BOM, production schedules, or batch size changes across all projects. Experience 5–8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or GMP-regulated manufacturing Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), tech transfer, or manufacturing programs Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional supply chain activities in a regulated environment Strong project coordination and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle Understanding of procurement processes, supplier coordination, and contract basics Preferred Qualifications Experience in CDMO or client-facing manufacturing environment Exposure to dropship logistics or external manufacturing programs PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $89,925 to $119,000 plus annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Benefits: · 13 paid holidays · Vacation time · 401K match · Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Samsung Biologics is a fully integrated CDMO offering state-of-the-art contract development and manufacturing services. With proven regulatory approvals, the largest capacity, and the fastest throughput, Samsung Biologics is an award-winning partner of choice and is uniquely able to support the development and manufacturing of biologics products at every stage of the process while meeting the evolving needs of biopharmaceutical companies worldwide.