Procurement Manager at Avet Pharmaceutical

East Brunswick Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Qualification, Contracting, Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Adherence, ERP Systems, Spend Analytics, Process Optimization, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, People Management, Mentoring, Financial Presentations

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary: The Procurement Manager leads procurement strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials and services for generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. This role partners with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance teams to support uninterrupted supply, strong supplier management, and regulatory adherence. The position oversees procurement systems, processes, and a team of professionals, while supporting strategic sourcing through spend analytics, reporting, contract oversight, requisition-to-pay operations, and continuous process optimization in compliance with company policies and internal controls. Reporting Relationships * This position has 1 direct report. Essential Functions: Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging material, and indirect spending in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. * Lead supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and negotiations to optimize cost, terms, service levels, and supply continuity. * Build and manage supplier relationships; monitor performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation. * Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance with cGMP, FDA, and audit requirements. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory team to align procurement with demand, budgets, and internal controls. * Oversee end-to-end procurement operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and ERP system execution. * Drive process improvements, standard operating procedures, and global procurement systems, training, and controls. * Develop and manage procurement analytics, dashboards, spend analysis, savings tracking, and sourcing pipeline prioritization. * Identify operational risks, cost pressures, and improvement opportunities; prepare executive-level financial and business presentations. * Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff while supporting strategic sourcing and special initiatives as needed. Specialized Skills and Knowledge: * Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. * 5+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or procurement operations experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, generics, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments. * 3+ years of experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), supplier analytics, and supplier management. * Demonstrated experience managing suppliers under cGMP and regulatory oversight. * Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills. * Solid understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, including APIs and regulated materials. * Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and spend analysis. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment. * Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills. * Prior people management or team leadership experience preferred; global or shared services experience a plus. Key Competencies: * Multitasking * Flexibility * Versatility Physical Demands/Factors: Work is primarily sedentary in nature; routine bending, walking, lifting and reaching are required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time. All applicants will be expected to report to work at our New Jersey facility, however, in some limited cases, we may be willing to offer reimbursement of certain relocation expenses to an applicant based solely on the exercise of the Company’s discretion. Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. Compensation and Benefits Compensation: This is a Salaried role with a pay range of $105,000 - $125,000 In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance. Benefits: * 401 (k) matching - vested immediately * Medical, Dental and Vision * Employee Assistance Program * Employee discount through Life Mart * Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account * Paid Holidays * Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager develops and executes sourcing strategies for materials and services, focusing on cost-effectiveness and compliance within pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role also leads supplier selection, contract management, and oversees end-to-end procurement operations, including team leadership and process improvement.