Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.


Job Summary


The Senior Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership and oversight of all supply chain functions, ensuring efficiency, cost optimization, and quality across global operations. This role involves leading the purchasing team, negotiating supplier contracts, managing inventory control, and maintaining staffing levels to support operational needs. Additionally, the Sr. Director is responsible for enforcing quality standards within supply chain processes and driving procurement excellence through supplier partnerships and competitive pricing strategies. A key responsibility includes collaborating with executive leadership to facilitate global expansion efforts, ensuring the supply chain is scalable and adaptable to new markets. An overall expectation for this role is to develop and implement long term procurement strategies that align with the organization’s goals.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for the Global Purchasing team, ensuring optimal stocking levels of critical supplies, fostering supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective procurement negotiations.

Maintains appropriate staffing levels to support supply chain operations, identifying and addressing gaps in both processes and workforce capacity.

Ensures seamless communication across multiple organizational levels regarding supply chain and inventory issues, securing necessary approvals as required.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Leads procurement negotiations, optimizing contract terms and securing the best pricing to support business objectives.

Leverages ERP systems for data analysis and informed decision-making, driving efficiencies in purchasing and inventory management.

Proactively identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness, and cost saving opportunities.

Oversees regular reporting of purchasing and inventory data, ensuring accuracy and timely insights on a weekly and/or monthly basis.

Ensures compliance with all LabConnect procurement policies, procedures, and regulations

Provide clear communication to leadership in regards to procurement strategies, ensuring understanding and alignment.

Executes additional responsibilities as necessary to support organizational goals.


Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.

8+ years experience in a regulated environment required.

8+ years experience leading people.

Proficiency in contracting and negotiation, with a track record of securing favorable agreements and building strategic partnerships.

Experience interacting with supplier websites and utilizing ERP systems.

Experience in interacting with supplier websites to streamline procurement and foster strategic supplier relationships.

Proficiency utilizing ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft NAV and Dynamics 365 Finance is a plus.

Six Sigma certification is a plus.


Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Math Ability

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.


Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing and spreadsheets.


Certificates and Licenses

Six Sigma certification preferred.


Supervisory Responsibilities

The individual in this job will manage employees in the Purchasing function and will assist in the management and direction of inventory control and other work groups.


Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.


This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.


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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:
• We truly live our values: People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven and Accountability Always.
• The ability to make an impact on a passionate and growing team
• Great communication on a smaller sized team
• A market based salary
• Tools to effectively do your job (laptop, phone reimbursement)
In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

It is the policy of LabConnect to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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