Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC•Seal Beach, CA

1d•$148,988 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Sourcing & Procurement leads sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation activities supporting Dendreon’s manufacturing, commercial, clinical, and corporate operations. This hands-on leadership role oversees requests for quotes and proposals, capital projects, award selection, purchase negotiations, and contract commitments. The manager drives process and budget improvements, promotes ethical and effective procurement practices, leads and develops procurement personnel, and balances leadership duties with direct execution of procurement work. The position is based on-site at Dendreon’s Seal Beach, California location five days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
At least 2 years of leadership experience with direct reports.
Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements, service contracts, and commercial terms within the United States.
Experience managing vendor relationships and supplier performance.
Experience leading RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and supplier selection processes.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with vendors, service providers, and cross-functional business stakeholders.
Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools.
Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Previous people leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting procurement for manufacturing, facilities, laboratory, engineering, capital equipment, or professional services.
CPSM, CPM, APICS, or other relevant procurement certifications.
Experience in small-to-mid-sized biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations where procurement leaders balance management responsibilities with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing activities for goods and services supporting manufacturing, laboratory, facilities, corporate, and commercial operations.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance quality, service, risk, and cost.
Lead supplier selection initiatives, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and participate in supplier qualification activities.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
Lead negotiations of supplier agreements, service contracts, Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, and other commercial contracts.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Quality, Operations, and business stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms and mitigate risk.
Ensure contracts align with company policies and business objectives.
Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier performance obligations.
Perform sourcing and procurement activities directly as needed and support day-to-day purchasing operations and escalations.
Promote accountability, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Lead, coach, and develop procurement personnel; establish goals, priorities, and workload distribution.
Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement best practices, and promote a collaborative, service-oriented team culture.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Operations, Facilities, Finance, Clinical, and Commercial teams to understand business requirements.
Communicate with internal stakeholders about sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and project status.
Support capital projects and strategic business initiatives through procurement expertise and supplier engagement.
Work directly with the VMI contact to ensure adequate inventory levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.