## **Key Responsibilities*** Manage outsourced materials and logistics activities, including warehousing, customs brokerage, and transportation.* Identify and procure materials, parts, services, and supplies required to support pharmaceutical materials management operations.* Confer with vendors and analyze their operations and technical capabilities to assess factors affecting pricing; negotiate lowest total cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.* Coordinate production schedules based on downstream operational and program requirements.* Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve results.* Ensure suitable quality, optimal economics, and adequate supply chain security.* Coordinate preparation, approval, distribution, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).* Oversee establishment and management of agreements covering confidentiality, service terms and conditions, and quality requirements.* Proactively communicate supply risks and schedule delays to project teams.* Apply solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, including pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH guidelines.* Participate in Quality Assurance–led regulatory and compliance audits.* Maintain familiarity with capacities, strengths, and limitations of global manufacturers, pharmaceutical warehouses, and distributors.* Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple external contractors.* Support department leadership with resource planning and financial reporting activities.* Demonstrate strong negotiation skills in vendor and contract management.* Communicate effectively with senior management through clear, concise written and verbal updates.* Apply sound organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.## ## **Basic Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline with at least 10+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience managing external sitesOR* Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant scientific discipline with at least 8+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience managing external sites* Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical GMPs and ICH regulatory guidance.* Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers, contract manufacturers, warehouses, or logistics providers.* Proven ability to interact effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.## ## **Preferred Qualifications*** Extensive global supply chain experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.* Experience supporting regulatory inspections and audits in partnership with QA.* Advanced expertise in vendor qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.* Strong financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.* Demonstrated ability to manage complex materials networks across multiple regions.
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