Associate Director, Procurement & Materials
Orca BioAbout the role
Associate Director/Director - The Associate/Director of Procurement and Materials is responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement, inventory management, and materials master data functions in support of GMP manufacturing operations. This role ensures uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, packaging components, and indirect materials by overseeing purchasing, supplier management, inventory forecasting, and inventory control processes.
The Associate Directory/Director serves as the primary operational liaison with suppliers regarding purchase orders, material availability, stock shortages, quality issues, delivery performance, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Procurement
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Lead the procurement team responsible for purchasing raw materials, consumables, packaging components, capital equipment, and indirect supplies.
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Ensure timely issuance, confirmation, and follow-up of purchase orders through delivery.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers in partnership with Strategic Sourcing and Legal as appropriate.
Purchase Order Management
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Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle from requisition through receipt.
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Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect material specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.
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Monitor supplier acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
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Escalate supplier delays and coordinate recovery plans to minimize production impact.
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Maintain purchasing metrics including on-time delivery, purchase order cycle time, and supplier responsiveness.
Inventory Forecasting & Materials Planning
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Lead inventory forecasting activities in partnership with Supply Chain Planning and Manufacturing.
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Review demand forecasts to determine future procurement requirements.
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Establish inventory targets including safety stock, reorder points, and minimum/maximum inventory levels.
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Balance inventory investment while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
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Monitor inventory health, slow-moving inventory, excess inventory, and expiration risks.
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