Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement (Reagents, Chemicals & CDMO) | Remote

[shruteesh IT]

Role – Senior Manager – Strategic Procurement (Reagents, Chemicals & CDMO) with 8+ Years of experience

Location - East coast/Remote

Communication should be Good

Interview in 2 days

Exp: Beroe Mandatory

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Define and execute category strategies for reagents, chemicals, and CDMO services
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers with strong technical and compliance due diligence
• Establish multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks
• CDMO & External Partnerships
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for CDMO services (API, biologics, formulation, fill-finish)
• Manage contracts (MSA, SOWs) and supplier performance (SLAs, KPIs)
• Act as the interface between internal scientific teams and external manufacturing partners
• Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization
• Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation
• Improve demand planning alignment and inventory management (reduce stockouts and excess)
• Enhance procurement processes using digital tools and analytics
• Risk, Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and regulatory standards
• Proactively manage supplier and geopolitical risks
• Build contingency plans for critical supply categories

Desired Skills & Experience

• 8–15+ years in procurement within life sciences, pharma, biotech, or diagnostics

Deep expertise in:

• Reagents and specialty chemical sourcing
• CDMO/vendor identification and management
• Contract negotiation and supplier governance
• Strong understanding of regulated environments (GMP/GLP/FDA/EMA)
• Experience working with global supplier ecosystems (India, US, EU, China)
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Finance)
• Familiarity with procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making

 

Thanks & Regards

 

Shruteesh Kumar A

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Direct: +1 609-325-2154

Email: shrutee...@stiorg.com | Web: www.stiorg.com

LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/shruteesh