Director Global Supply Chain Management - Purchasing

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 Global Director of Supply Chain Management 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 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.

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.
• 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.
• Oversees regular reporting of purchasing and inventory data, ensuring accuracy and timely insights on a weekly and/or monthly basis.
• Executes additional responsibilities as necessary to support organizational goals.

Education/Experience/Skills required:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 5-8 years' experience in a regulated environment required.
• Experience managing a leading a team.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.

Location:

• Position can reside in Johnson City, TN or Raleigh, NC.
• Hybrid schedule, in office most days.

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and possible annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 11 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture

We are a growing and global team which Values People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven and Accountability Always. 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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