Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing

About The Role Lead and evolve enterprise procurement; partner with R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and G&A to drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and contract value creation. What You'll Do Define and execute the enterprise strategic sourcing strategy aligned with corporate objectives and pipeline priorities. Responsibilities Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement/sourcing matters. Develop and continuously improve procurement policies, frameworks, and operating models. Lead category management for Clinical Operations, Commercial, IT, and Professional Services. Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bids for indirect/services categories. Negotiate complex, high-value supplier contracts; manage risk and ensure compliance alignment. Implement and oversee contract lifecycle management (CLM) processes/tools. Build supplier performance management (KPIs, scorecards, business reviews). Identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers meeting quality, compliance, and ESG standards. Proactively manage supplier risk (financial, operational, geopolitical). Lead/mentor the procurement team; attract talent and build capability. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration. Develop spend analytics/benchmarking and procurement dashboards. Partner with Finance on budget planning, accruals, and procurement financial reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX, and applicable regulatory standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Life Sciences, or related. 10+ years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing; 4+ years in a leadership role. Biopharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience. Category strategy creation and sourcing in indirect/services categories. Deep category management expertise across clinical, commercial, and/or G&A spend. Strong contract law, procurement best practices, and supplier risk management. Procurement technology platform experience (e.g., Oracle, Agiloft, ScanMarket). Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication. Nice to have MBA or equivalent; CPSM/CPM (or equivalent). GxP procurement requirements and CDMO/CRO contracting. Experience building/transforming procurement function. Travel / Work Approx. 10% domestic travel. Hybrid role based in Bridgewater, NJ. Compensation $177,000.00–$242,000.00 annual. Benefits (U.S. offerings) Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, EAP; wellbeing reimbursement. Paid time off; fertility/family-forming benefits; caregiver support; flexible schedules. 401(k) with company match; annual equity awards; ESPP; company-paid life/disability. Learning opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship/networking). Employee resource groups and service/recognition programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics