Job Title: Director of Procurement – Pharma
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Duration: 12+ months
Pay range: $80 - 85/hr
Shift: M – F
Position Summary
The Director of Procurement will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations across a global healthcare manufacturing organization. This role is responsible for ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and uninterrupted supply of direct and indirect materials while aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on supplier performance, risk mitigation, and global sourcing strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for direct materials, APIs, excipients, packaging, and indirect spend categories
- Drive cost optimization initiatives, including contract negotiations, supplier consolidation, and value engineering
- Lead category management planning aligned with organizational and manufacturing priorities
Supplier Relationship Management
- Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation
- Oversee supplier performance metrics (KPIs), scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding in collaboration with Quality and Regulatory teams
Procurement Operations
- Ensure continuity of supply for manufacturing operations across multiple sites
- Oversee procurement processes including purchase orders, contracts, and inventory alignment with demand planning
- Implement and optimize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) to enhance procurement efficiency and visibility
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and R&D to support business objectives
- Provide procurement support for new product introductions, tech transfers, and lifecycle management
- Influence executive stakeholders with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including dual sourcing strategies and contingency planning
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and internal procurement policies
- Support audit readiness and maintain proper documentation for regulatory inspections
Financial & Performance Management
- Own procurement budget planning, cost forecasting, and savings targets
- Track and report key metrics such as cost savings, PPV, supplier performance, and service levels
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 05–10+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles
- Strong experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries (cGMP environment required)
- Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Proven leadership in managing global teams and complex supplier networks
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement tools (e.g., Ariba)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
