Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

PCI Pharma Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI. The Sr Director, Indirect Procurement will serve as the enterprise leader for indirect procurement across PCI Pharma Services, with responsibility spanning the Commercial, Clinical, and Development & Manufacturing (D&M) segments. This role has full accountability for developing and executing the indirect procurement strategy, including Capital Expenditure (CapEx) sourcing and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)–related spend. The Sr Director will partner closely with Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Clinical Operations, IT, and Sustainability to drive value creation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. The role will enable growth and expansion by ensuring sourcing strategies support capacity, technology upgrades, and site investments while strengthening governance and sustainability outcomes across PCI’s global supplier ecosystem. This position operates in a global, highly matrixed environment and requires strong executive presence, the ability to influence without direct authority, and the capacity to balance strategic leadership with disciplined execution.

Requirements

Deep expertise in indirect procurement and CapEx sourcing within regulated, global environments
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business needs into category strategies and measurable outcomes
Executive-level communication skills and presence, with the ability to influence and align senior stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including total cost of ownership, contract value realization, and value creation levers
Working knowledge of Scope 3 value chain emissions concepts, supplier engagement models, and sustainability performance mechanisms such as scorecards and contractual requirements
Highly organized, adaptable, and effective in managing multiple priorities across a global footprint
Competencies Required Makes confident, fact-based decisions
Proactively identifies risks, opportunities, and improvement areas
Balances strategic leadership with executional rigor and operational discipline
Demonstrates strong leadership, integrity, and accountability
Builds alignment and collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups and geographies
Operates effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with a bias toward action and results
Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field
12+ years of progressive procurement experience, including senior leadership roles
Demonstrated experience leading indirect procurement and CapEx sourcing within regulated, global environments
Proven experience embedding ESG and sustainability principles into procurement strategies and supplier management
Familiarity with Scope 3 reporting expectations and practical supplier data engagement approaches, including performance management and disclosure support
Experience partnering cross-functionally with ESG/Sustainability, Finance, Quality, Legal, and Compliance teams to enable reporting governance, audit readiness, and supplier assurance activities
Strong track record of leading teams and driving enterprise-level change
Highest standards of professional and ethical conduct

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise-wide indirect procurement strategy across Commercial, Clinical, and D&M operations, including CapEx and ESG-related spend
Partner with Executive Leadership and functional leaders to align procurement strategies with enterprise priorities, financial targets, and growth plans
Lead category strategies that balance cost, risk, resilience, innovation, and sustainability across diverse operating models
Serve as a senior procurement advisor to stakeholders across all business segments, enabling standardization, speed, and measurable outcomes
Own and lead category strategies for indirect spend across all segments, including facilities and site services, professional and consulting services, IT and digital services, logistics and external services, and capital equipment, engineering, construction, and site investments
Lead CapEx sourcing strategies supporting capacity expansion, clinical capabilities, technology upgrades, and manufacturing investments
Ensure early and consistent procurement involvement in CapEx planning, budgeting, and execution to improve cost, schedule, and supplier outcomes
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) discipline, value tracking, and contract compliance across indirect categories
Embed ESG principles into procurement strategies, supplier selection, and contracting practices across indirect categories
Own procurement’s contribution to Scope 3 (value chain) emissions performance by driving supplier engagement, data quality, and emissions reduction initiatives within priority categories
Establish supplier sustainability expectations and contracting mechanisms that support evolving disclosure requirements, including CSRD and SEC climate disclosure readiness, audits, and customer expectations, as applicable
Implement supplier sustainability scorecards and performance management routines, linking supplier performance to measurable outcomes such as emissions intensity, responsible sourcing, and ethical supply chain standards
Partner with Sustainability/ESG, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams to support Scope 3 reporting governance, supplier data collection, and assurance readiness
Where adopted by the enterprise, align supplier engagement programs with decarbonization pathways and science-based target expectations (e.g., SBTi-aligned initiatives)
Lead supplier sustainability initiatives while supporting sustainability reporting and audit requirements related to procurement activities
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships supporting multi-segment and global requirements
Lead negotiation of complex, high-value contracts and master service agreements
Establish and oversee supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs
Proactively identify supplier-related risks and implement mitigation plans aligned with business continuity, compliance, and operational needs
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing indirect procurement team
Establish and maintain procurement governance, policies, and best practices across indirect categories
Drive standardization, process excellence, and digital procurement enablement while accommodating segment-specific requirements where appropriate
Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies, strengthening documentation and audit readiness across indirect spend categories