Director of Procurement Manager

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT 200K-250K+BONUS+EQUITYWe are looking for a commercially procurement leader to guide complex supplier contracting for a growing biotech organization. This position partners with cross-functional teams to secure agreements that support clinical development, manufacturing, medical affairs, and other business-critical functions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience negotiating life sciences vendor contracts and can balance financial discipline, operational needs, and risk considerations in a fast-moving environment.Responsibilities:• Direct contract strategy and lead negotiations for a broad portfolio of supplier agreements, including clinical services, manufacturing support, laboratory services, data solutions, consulting engagements, and master service arrangements.• Lead end-to-end contract negotiation strategy and execution for a wide range of procurement agreements, including:-CRO and clinical service agreements-CMO and manufacturing agreements-Laboratory, data, and technology service contracts-Consulting, professional services, and master service agreements MSAs/SOWs)• Work closely with finance and legal partners to shape contract terms that align commercial goals with compliance requirements and appropriate risk protection.• Advise internal stakeholders on pricing approaches, payment terms, service expectations, and contractual tradeoffs to support sound business decisions.• Negotiate favorable commercial outcomes that improve value, preserve flexibility, and strengthen performance while maintaining productive supplier relationships.• Enhance procurement and contracting practices by developing practical templates, guidance materials, negotiation playbooks, and scalable procedures for a growing organization.• Oversee contract lifecycle activities such as renewals, amendments, scope changes, issue resolution, and escalation management.• Evaluate the supplier portfolio to uncover savings opportunities, reduce exposure, and improve operational efficiency across purchasing activities.• Contribute strategic leadership through vendor governance, mentorship, and longer-range planning for procurement operations and sourcing priorities.