Director, Purchasing

Director, Purchasing

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners' most high-profile drug and device programs.

The Director, Purchasing will provide strategic leadership and oversee the centralization of the purchasing function. This role is responsible for developing and executing short - and long -term sourcing strategies to improve operational performance, ensure cost efficiency, and maintain a competitive advantage through the procurement of capital assets, direct and indirect materials, and services supporting global operation.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage the company's purchasing organization.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with vendor, purchasing, and logistics goals; adjust strategies as needed.
• Build and maintain strong external partner relationships.
• Drive cost savings through innovation and operational efficiencies.
• Maximize spend leverage on select direct materials to achieve significant savings.
• Provide strategic vision and thought leadership to support organizational goals.
• Oversee daily purchasing operations, including account alignment and roadmap execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in designing and implementing purchasing processes and systems.
• Ability to leverage technology for scalable, efficient solutions.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations and risk mitigation.
• Skilled in issue resolution and escalation management.
• Proven change leader with the ability to drive strategic transformation.
• Analytical problem -solver capable of breaking down complex challenges.
• Motivational leader who fosters engagement and enthusiasm.
• Highly collaborative with strong influence and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of corporate governance principles and requirements.
• Proficient in negotiating and implementing Master Services Agreements, including innovative pricing and resourcing models.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and communication skills.

Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business or similar is required, advanced degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of purchasing and supply chain management experience, preferably in the clinical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic, mutually beneficial supplier partnerships with both a strategic and hands -on approach.
• Proven ability to lead and implement change management initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of outsourcing cost drivers, resourcing and costing models, with experience in contracts and/or accounting.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process. You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you're successful or not.

Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.

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