Role Summary
- The Vice President, Procurement designs, builds, and leads Dyneโs end-to-end sourcing and procurement function to maximize value from external spend.
- Establish enterprise-wide source-to-pay strategies, policies, and systems aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities.
- Drive strategic supplier partnerships, oversee complex negotiations, and develop scalable processes to support growth.
- Provide leadership visibility through reporting, insights, and cross-functional collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Operations
- Establish and execute a long-term procurement vision and roadmap.
- Design and implement scalable end-to-end source-to-pay processes, policies, and governance.
- Develop and implement an operating model (organizational design and staffing strategy).
- Partner with IT to select, implement, and optimize procurement systems.
- Lead procurement compliance activities (audit readiness and documentation standards).
Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Lead complex, high-value sourcing (RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting support).
- Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure financial/legal/regulatory alignment.
- Provide enterprise purchasing governance and methodology.
- Build cross-functional relationships to drive adoption and adherence.
- Deliver regular reporting on savings, pipeline, risks, and performance.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Standardize supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management.
- Lead strategic supplier relationships and periodic business reviews.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues.
CSR & Compliance
- Establish procurement-related CSR initiatives (sustainability, supplier diversity, ethical sourcing).
- Ensure procurement practices align with policies, regulations, and industry standards.
- Support external ESG reporting/disclosures as applicable.
Education and Skills Requirements
- Bachelorโs degree required.
- 20+ years purchasing/procurement experience; 8+ years in biotech/pharma.
- Must have ERP/MRP/Procurement systems experience.
- Experience in global matrix organizations.
- Self-starter; highly organized.
- Excellent planning, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Comfortable leading complex, high-dollar initiatives from inception to implementation.
- Ability to create accurate, timely reports/presentations/metrics.
- Effective and proven negotiating skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in a high-growth/transformational environment.
- Ability to communicate across all levels.
Pay Range
- $272,000 - $340,000 USD