Associate Director Indirect Purchase

Leads strategic sourcing for MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) lab services capital equipment IT and facility utilities. Drive cost savings manage vendor compliance and align suppliers with strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards.

• Category Strategy:
Build and execute long-term regional or global category strategies for indirect spend.

• Strategic Sourcing:
Lead complex RFx events (RFI RFP RFQ) commercial contract negotiations and supplier selection.

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):
Monitor vendor performance manage risk mitigation and drive continuous operational improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Plant Operations Engineering EHS (Environment Health and Safety) Finance and Quality Assurance teams.

• Compliance & Governance:
Ensure all indirect services and plant-related procurement strictly adhere to cGMP EHS policies and corporate compliance guidelines.

• Process Optimization:
Champion digital procurement tools source-to-pay efficiencies etc.

• Experience:
15 years of progressive strategic procurement or supply chain experience with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role. Industry exposure to pharma biotech or regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

• Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or Life Sciences; an MBA or professional certification is an advantage.

• Technical Skills:
Proficiency in SAP and spend analytics platforms.