Sourcing and Procurement Manager

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At Veranova we believe people are our most important asset and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focuses on quality compliance safety and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth and a desire to make a difference.

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.

Role Overview:

The Sourcing & Procurement Manager at Veranova is a strategic leadership role responsible for navigating complex supply chains ensuring regulatory compliance optimizing cost and securing supply continuity for our development and manufacturing operations. This role demands someone who thrives under ambiguity leads cross-functional teams drives strategic sourcing and manages highstakes vendor relationships in a regulated CDMO environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead effective business partnership for New England sites relative to NPI product changes and manufacturing plants optimizing security of supply commercial agility sustainable value and profitability.
• Direct spending of up to $25M in direct and indirect materials and up to $25M in Capex in accordance with the Procurement operating model.
• Lead sourcing strategies for raw materials components equipment and CDMO/CMO services where multiple regulatory quality cost timing or technical constraints apply.
• Work on high-complexity contracts and partnerships (e.g. process development scale-up technology transfer) with downstream impact on operations regulatory filings and client commitments.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies and dual/multiple supplier arrangements to mitigate supply risk especially for critical inputs.
• Qualify audit and manage suppliers to meet cGMP/GMP/regulatory standards set and track performance metrics and conduct regular business reviews (QBRs).
• Build strategic supplier partnerships; negotiate favorable terms and manage long-term relationships that balance cost quality innovation and flexibility.
• Lead mentor and develop a procurement/sourcing team; influence across R&D Quality Regulatory Operations Legal and Finance to ensure alignment on sourcing plans and standards.
• Establish improve and enforce procurement policies systems and tools (e.g. contract lifecycle risk assessments spend analysis forecasting) to drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Act as an escalation point for sourcing issuesquality failures delivery delays regulatory non-complianceand lead cross-functional resolution efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Chemistry or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 710 years of procurement/sourcing experience in pharmaceutical biotech CDMO or CMO environments handling complex technical and regulated categories.
• Proven track record managing complex contracts vendor relationships negotiations and supplier risk in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and influence across functions (Quality Regulatory R&D Operations Legal Finance).
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management cost optimization value engineering and continuous improvement in procurement.
• Skilled in using procurement technology and digital tools (eSourcing CLM/contract management systems ERP demand planning).
• Excellent analytical communication and negotiation skills; comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
• Resilient and proactive able to manage multiple complex projects with tight deadlines while fostering a high-performance culture.

Salary Range: $125000 - $145000 annual base salary

Our Commitment:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & Wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
• Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary eligibility for performance-based bonuses and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role and are based on market data internal equity and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience skills education and business needs.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning workshops conferences and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
• Inclusive Culture: At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

How to Apply:

At Veranova we are on a mission to meet people that believe in our values and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways. Please visit to view all open roles and join our Talent Community to stay connected and learn about opportunities as they arise.

We value a range of experiences and perspectives. If you want to be part of improving and saving the lives of patients we encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification listed.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.

Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression physical or mental disability genetic information citizenship marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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