Purchasing Manager

Job TitleLocation: Alachua, FLAnnual CIP bonus opportunity of up to $15,000.00Onsite presence is required, with occasional work-from-home flexibility available.Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN, Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN, Neunkirchen, DE, Glasgow, UK, and Marton, NZ.ResponsibilitiesLead, develop, and coach the team; manage daily execution of PO placement, expediting, and issue resolution while maintaining a strategic focus on supplier performance and savingsLead and manage team performance through goal setting, coaching, and feedback; ensure consistent execution of sourcing events, supplier scorecards/QBRs, and savings governanceReview and approve high-risk or high-spend award decisions and ensure alignment with Quality, Engineering, and OperationsLead and manage category strategies for top direct material families and key suppliers; oversee supplier segmentation, playbooks, and multi-sourcing plans where risk and qualification requirements allowMaintain performance review cadence, and manage escalation and corrective action processes with clear accountability for issue resolutionLead and manage standardization of RFQ/RFP processes, bid leveling, award documentation, and contract templates; ensure commercial terms protect supply assurance and change controlMaintain governance of purchasing master data accuracy and implement audits and controls to reduce shortages and invoice discrepanciesLead and manage annual performance targets for savings, PPV improvement, supplier on-time delivery, quality, and reduction of expedites/past dues; validate savings using agreed methodologies. Drive cost reduction initiatives focused on total cost of ownershipLead and manage cross-functional alignment with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Operations; ensure forecast alignment, qualification timelines, and supply risk mitigation. Train requestors on purchasing standards and enforce requisition qualityLead and manage sourcing support for new product development from concept through launch; ensure supplier selection, lead time feasibility, and cost targets are integrated into project plansCoordinate supplier technical reviews and ensure readiness for validation, scale-up, documentation, and change control requirementsEducationBachelor's degree in relevant areaExperience6 to 8 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier management experience, including direct materials procurement in a regulated manufacturing environment.3+ years of leadership experience*Additional experience may substitute for education requirementSkillsStrong supplier management and negotiation skillsERP expertise and master data governanceExcellent verbal and written communicationProcess improvement and operational standardizationTeam leadership, coaching, and accountabilityCross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influenceRFQ/RFP leadership, bid leveling, award justification, and contracting disciplineStrong Excel and analytical capability, including PPV analysis, savings tracking, supplier performance reporting, and KPI dashboards.TravelUp to 10% travel requiredSafetyPhysical RequirementMove or lift objects up to 25 poundsFrequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displaysFrequent (>75% fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)Working EnvironmentOnsite: Office environment with assigned workstationRemote positions only: Home office environment with minimum distractionsMore About EvergenEvergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired Evergen in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.