Associate Director, Procurement

Role: Associate Director of Procurement supporting biopharma functions in sourcing, vendor assessment, negotiation, and vendor performance management. Responsibilities: collaborate across Development and Commercial teams for vendor sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring; manage procure-to-pay processes using systems like Coupa and Concur; resolve procurement issues promptly; ensure contract compliance and mitigate risks; lead vendor relationship optimization, document and report KPIs such as savings; provide market benchmarking insights; contribute to procurement strategy and governance; oversee team goals, training, and growth. Requirements: Bachelor's in Business or related field; 9+ years procurement experience in biotech/pharma; 5+ years people management (preferred); strong negotiation, vendor management, and procurement systems expertise; knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal controls. HighValue: biotech/pharma procurement, vendor management, systems integration (Coupa, Concur), strategic sourcing, cross-functional collaboration, compliance, and KPI reporting. WorkSetup: not specified; salary range $159K–$207K; includes benefits such as 401k, healthcare, ESPP.