Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Role: Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement overseeing biotech supply chain, focusing on optimizing supplier performance, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and compliance in a regulated environment. Responsibilities: develop and execute global category strategies for direct spend, lead supplier consolidation, negotiate complex contracts, and establish strategic partnerships; manage end-to-end sourcing processes, ensure regulatory and quality compliance, and drive cost savings; partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, CMC, Legal, Finance, and leadership; develop supplier governance and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: BS in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; 8+ years in pharma/biotech supply chain roles, including 5+ years in cGMP environments; strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills; proficiency in MS Office, Smartsheet, and KPI reporting; experience with technical operations or CMC preferred. High-Value: biotech/pharma, global supply chain, direct spend, cGMP, regulatory compliance, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: onsite in Wisconsin or California with competitive salary ranges.