Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (CMC/ Supply Chain)
About The Position
The Sr. Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls CMC (“CMC”) / Supply Chain) will be responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing external suppliers of raw materials, chemicals, and drug substances used in the manufacturing, and Supply Chain operations. This role plays a critical role in ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply of materials while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (GMP, ICH). The successful incumbent will be responsible for strategic outsourcing, contract negotiation, budget management, quality oversight, driving innovation within the supply chain, and supplier relationship management activities across the biopharmaceutical value chain. Reporting to the Head/Senior Director of Procurement and Vendor Management, the position will drive category strategy, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives for Summit's CMC and supply chain network. Moving forward, this role could expand to take on other additional responsibilities in Procurement including Commercial, Market Access and other non-R D related areas.
Requirements
- Minimum BA/BS degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or relevant graduate degree preferred
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Vendor Management within a regulated pharmaceutical, CDMO / biotech environment.
- Deep knowledge of outsourcing raw materials, drug substances, and chemicals used in the CMC and supply chain processes
- Proven success managing external manufacturing partners and negotiating complex technical and commercial agreements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and total cost of ownership to drive strategic decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
- Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel) with ERP/procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
- Strong computer and database skills and Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way, with attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
- Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Must be able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for CMC, materials and supply chain focusing on quality, reliability, value and cost optimization.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers of chemicals, raw materials and intermediates, assessing their capabilities, quality systems, and compliance within conjunction with CMC, Quality, and Technical Operations team.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFI/RFP process, vendor selection & qualification, and MSA/SOW review
- Partner with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (“CDMOs”) to ensure capacity alignment, operational readiness, and performance to supply agreements.
- Build strong relationships with external suppliers and develop a preferred vendor strategy/list
- Negotiate contracts, rate cards and pricing terms; manage CDMOs and other suppliers seeking cost efficiencies through regular business reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement discussions.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the CMC supply chain, including supplier disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders in CMC, Legal, and Finance, as needed to forecast spend, track budgets, and review, amend, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with Summit's priorities.
- Facilitate vendor governance process by instituting quarterly business review meetings with key suppliers as appropriate, based on vendor segmentation
- Monitor vendor performance by reviewing score cards, quality incidents, KPIs, SLAs, and risks/issues
- Help maintain contract trackers for various projects and enter contract requests into the Summit legal portal
- Assist and work with senior management to standardize procurement processes, tools, and support special projects
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
