What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Procurement position at SciPro?
Head of Procurement, US
Overview
A rapidly growing biology research company is seeking a Procurement Leader to scale sourcing and purchasing operations. This role will focus on cost optimization, vendor management, and procurement process improvement. The position will partner with leadership to improve procurement efficiency, implement sourcing strategies, and drive supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing of services, capital equipment (CapEx), and materials for the company.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute procurement strategies and sourcing initiatives.
- Oversee day-to-day purchasing activities including price negotiations, contract execution, order placement, and delivery tracking.
- Resolve supplier issues related to delivery delays, pricing, or product quality.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, while continuously optimizing the supplier base.
- Identify and implement process improvements in procurement, including standard procedures and work instructions.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, controls, and internal guidelines.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to procurement team members and support team development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment.
- Leadership of Procurement team for both indirect and direct categories
- Experience using SAP or S2P (Source-to-Pay) procurement systems; implementation experience is a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
- Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and ability to work independently.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is preferred.