Sr. Director, Supply Chain

Tustin, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Sr. Director Supply Chain

Location: Tustin/Orange County CA (Onsite)

Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire/Permanent

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

10 15 years of progressive supply chain experience including 5 years in leadership roles within CDMO pharma or biotech.

Deep knowledge of cGMP regulations cold chain logistics clinical/commercial supply planning and regulated material flows.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle NetSuite) and supply chain analytics tools.

Proven ability to lead teams influence cross-functional stakeholders and manage complex supply chains in fast-paced environments.

Strong communication negotiation and customer relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute global supply chain strategy including third-party warehouse integration.

Drive continuous improvement for scalability cost efficiency lead time and service levels.

Ensure GMP compliance across supply chain and warehouse operations (U.S. and global standards).

Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing Quality Business Development and Finance to resolve challenges and align priorities.

Supply Chain Operations

Oversee demand production and material planning procurement and logistics for clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Optimize inventory and warehousing for control traceability and compliance.

Proactively mitigate risks and delays to ensure supply continuity for high-priority customer programs.

Procurement

Lead the procurement function with a focus on strategic sourcing supplier relationship management and cost optimization.

Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures that ensure compliance transparency and efficiency.

Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure supply reliability.

Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure quality delivery and service standards are met.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast material needs and align procurement strategies with operational goals.

Identify and onboard new suppliers to support innovation scalability and risk mitigation.

Client Interface & Relationship Management

Act as the primary supply chain contact for key customers ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

Support tech transfers program launches and new product introductions with supply chain readiness plans.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with cGMP GDP and other applicable regulatory standards.

Develop risk management frameworks across sourcing planning and logistics to support business continuity.

Leadership & Team Development

Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team focused on ownership agility and excellence.

Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.

Your Role:

This high-impact leadership role oversees the full supply chain strategy and execution for CDMO operations. The Sr. Director Supply Chain ensures reliable compliant and cost-effective delivery of materials products and services to clients. The scope includes procurement planning warehousing logistics and client interfaces all aligned with business goals and regulatory standards. Draft review and negotiate a variety of contracts including master services agreements supply agreements confidentiality agreements and vendor contracts.

Title: Sr. Director Supply Chain Location: Tustin/Orange County CA (Onsite) Duration: Full Time/Direct Hire/Permanent Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). 10 15 years of progressive supply c...