Director of Procurement Manager

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

200K-250K\+BONUS\+EQUITY

We are looking for a commercially procurement leader to guide complex supplier contracting for a growing biotech organization. This position partners with cross-functional teams to secure agreements that support clinical development, manufacturing, medical affairs, and other business-critical functions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience negotiating life sciences vendor contracts and can balance financial discipline, operational needs, and risk considerations in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct contract strategy and lead negotiations for a broad portfolio of supplier agreements, including clinical services, manufacturing support, laboratory services, data solutions, consulting engagements, and master service arrangements.

• Lead end-to-end contract negotiation strategy and execution for a wide range of procurement agreements, including:

-CRO and clinical service agreements

-CMO and manufacturing agreements

-Laboratory, data, and technology service contracts

-Consulting, professional services, and master service agreements MSAs/SOWs)

• Work closely with finance and legal partners to shape contract terms that align commercial goals with compliance requirements and appropriate risk protection.

• Advise internal stakeholders on pricing approaches, payment terms, service expectations, and contractual tradeoffs to support sound business decisions.

• Negotiate favorable commercial outcomes that improve value, preserve flexibility, and strengthen performance while maintaining productive supplier relationships.

• Enhance procurement and contracting practices by developing practical templates, guidance materials, negotiation playbooks, and scalable procedures for a growing organization.

• Oversee contract lifecycle activities such as renewals, amendments, scope changes, issue resolution, and escalation management.

• Evaluate the supplier portfolio to uncover savings opportunities, reduce exposure, and improve operational efficiency across purchasing activities.

• Contribute strategic leadership through vendor governance, mentorship, and longer-range planning for procurement operations and sourcing priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is beneficial.

• At least 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract negotiation, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

• Strong track record of negotiating complex, high-value agreements with contract research organizations, contract manufacturers, laboratories, and similar service providers.

• Knowledge of contracting models commonly used in biotech, including commercial terms, pricing frameworks, and risk-sharing structures.

• Ability to build credibility with senior cross-functional stakeholders and influence decisions effectively.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working in a lean, rapidly evolving environment with limited infrastructure.

• Experience supporting clinical-stage programs and helping develop procurement processes in a growing company is preferred.

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