Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager of Procurement who will contribute significantly to the growth of Cellares and our mission to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies.
The primary focus of this position will be leading the procurement process for the Integrated Development Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and vendor management. As the Sr. Manager of Procurement, you will take ownership of the organization’s procurement functions and lead the evaluation process of supplier product options for the IDMO.
This individual will have the highly impactful role of developing a world-class procurement process from the ground up. Your strategy, processes, and negotiation skills will ensure functional leaders are equipped with the knowledge to execute their purchasing needs and secure the best possible terms for the company. This is a multidisciplinary role and this individual will interface across many parts of the company (with MSAT, Operations, Materials Management, Quality, Facilities, and Field Service) to develop the best solutions possible. The successful candidate will be driven, motivated, and self-sufficient.
The successful candidate should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.
This role will have supervisory responsibilities, will build a small team of Buyers and will require leading a successful and high performing team to support Cellares IDMO operations. Leadership responsibilities include people management of direct reports, support of their development, coaching, and performance management. It is expected to develop a high-performing, team-based organization, where colleagues are flexible, multi-skilled and empowered to make decisions that result in safe, agile, and compliant manufacture of Cell Therapies. An important level of initiative, energy and motivation are key requirements of success, as well as organizational and people management skills.