GEP Worldwide
As a Manager/Senior Manager, you will be a key member of our Life Sciences & Pharma Consulting Practice, with a focus on core industry categories such as R&D, Clinical, and Direct Materials Procurement. We are seeking a highly skilled professional with deep domain expertise in pharmaceutical and life sciences procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement procurement strategies for R&D, clinical trials, raw materials, APIs, excipients, biologics, packaging, and lab consumables.
Category Management: Lead category planning, supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing pipeline generation, and risk mitigation strategies for direct procurement areas.
Client Advisory & Consulting: Partner with pharma, biotech, and medical device companies to optimize procurement functions, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with CROs, CMOs, CDMOs, laboratories, and key direct materials suppliers.
Innovation & Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to develop innovative procurement solutions.
Procurement Process Optimization: Leverage data analytics, digital tools, and automation to enhance sourcing and procurement operations.
Collaboration & Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior consultants, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.
What You Should Bring Required Qualifications & Experience
7+ years (Manager) / 10+ years (Senior Manager) of procurement experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech consulting.
Expertise in direct procurement, clinical trial sourcing, R&D procurement, and supplier management.
Strong understanding of GxP regulations, FDA/EMA compliance, and global procurement standards.
Ability to manage global teams
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, SMART by GEP).
Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement transformation projects.
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
MBA/MS in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Life Sciences preferred.
Why Join Us?
Work with leading global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Lead high-impact projects in a rapidly evolving industry.
Be part of an innovative team driving procurement excellence in life sciences.
Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and career growth opportunities.
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement procurement strategies for R&D, clinical trials, raw materials, APIs, excipients, biologics, packaging, and lab consumables.
Category Management: Lead category planning, supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing pipeline generation, and risk mitigation strategies for direct procurement areas.
Client Advisory & Consulting: Partner with pharma, biotech, and medical device companies to optimize procurement functions, drive cost efficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with CROs, CMOs, CDMOs, laboratories, and key direct materials suppliers.
Innovation & Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies to develop innovative procurement solutions.
Procurement Process Optimization: Leverage data analytics, digital tools, and automation to enhance sourcing and procurement operations.
Collaboration & Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior consultants, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.
What You Should Bring Required Qualifications & Experience
7+ years (Manager) / 10+ years (Senior Manager) of procurement experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotech consulting.
Expertise in direct procurement, clinical trial sourcing, R&D procurement, and supplier management.
Strong understanding of GxP regulations, FDA/EMA compliance, and global procurement standards.
Ability to manage global teams
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement platforms (Ariba, Coupa, SMART by GEP).
Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement transformation projects.
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
MBA/MS in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Life Sciences preferred.
Why Join Us?
Work with leading global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Lead high-impact projects in a rapidly evolving industry.
Be part of an innovative team driving procurement excellence in life sciences.
Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and career growth opportunities.
GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. GEP is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
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