Chief Procurement Officer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Skills AllianceOverviewRole: Global Team Leader - Supply Chain RecruitmentLocation: North CarolinaStage: Early Clinical (Phase I/II)Team Size: 100 employees and growingReports to: Chief Operating Officer / CEOAbout the Company: We’re working with a well-funded, stealth-mode biotech company backed by top-tier VCs and led by a proven leadership team with multiple successful exits. The company is advancing a highly novel platform through early clinical development and rapidly scaling its operations, including CMC, clinical trials, and strategic vendor partnerships. As they prepare for clinical expansion and manufacturing scale-up, there’s an immediate need to bring in a Chief Procurement Officer to own all procurement and sourcing activities from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to join a biotech start-up before it hits the radar — and build the procurement function your way.ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead the company’s procurement strategy from scratch, spanning direct and indirect categoriesOwn sourcing decisions for clinical supply, R&D services, CDMOs/CMOs, and critical vendors supporting trials and early manufacturingPartner closely with CMC, Clinical Ops, Quality, and Finance to align procurement with fast-moving operational needsNegotiate contracts and MSAs with vendors, CROs, and CDMOs — balancing speed, risk, and complianceDevelop scalable purchasing processes (nothing too heavy — just what’s needed right now)Monitor spend, vendor performance, and support early budgeting/forecasting alongside the COO and finance teamGuide “build vs. buy” decisions as the company grows — internal capability vs. third-party partnershipsPrepare procurement infrastructure for future growth: systems, people, compliance, and governanceAct as a strategic partner to leadership across operations, R&D, and regulatoryQualificationsYou’ve built or scaled procurement in a start-up or small-to-mid-size biotech — or at least helped someone else do itYou understand the pace and ambiguity of early-stage biotech and know how to prioritize what really mattersYou’ve worked closely with CDMOs, CROs, and vendors in support of clinical trials and/or manufacturingComfortable working in a hands-on, builder role — rolling up your sleeves while shaping long-term strategyStrong contract negotiation and vendor management skillsExperience with clinical-stage biotech is preferred — especially around CMC, GMP sourcing, or clinical supplyCollaborative, pragmatic, and able to move fast without sacrificing qualityIdeally based on the East Coast, but remote is fine with some travelSeniorityExecutiveEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasingIndustriesBiotechnology ResearchPharmaceutical ManufacturingMedical Equipment ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Skills Alliance by 2xSign inSign in to set job alerts for “Chief Procurement Officer” roles.Recent openingsCharlotte Metro $40,000.00-$60,000.00 1 day agoConcord, NC $67,500.00-$85,000.00 3 weeks agoPEPI: Manager, Supply Chain - Distribution & Logistics (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Charlotte, NC $125,000.00-$190,000.00 6 days agoManager or Senior Analyst Supply Chain ContractingCharlotte, NC $90,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks agoSupply Chain Project Manager - CharlotteCharlotte, NC $84,800.00-$106,000.00 9 hours agoPEPI: Manager, Supply Chain -- Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Charlotte, NC $125,000.00-$190,000.00 4 days agoSupply Chain and Logistics Project ManagerProgram Manager Supply Chain Services- RemoteProgram Manager - (Retail / Supply chain)Charlotte, NC $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week agoSAP - Supply Chain Planning - IBP - PPDS - Manager - Consulting - Location OPENCharlotte, NC $141,200.00-$258,900.00 1 week agoProgram Manager Supply Chain Services- RemoteSAP - Core Supply Chain - PP - QM - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPENCharlotte, NC $171,600.00-$392,100.00 1 week agoCharlotte, NC $130,800.00-$253,000.00 2 weeks agoManager, Supply Chain Consulting - Oracle Cloud Process ManufacturingOracle Cloud Supply Chain - OTM/GTM Experienced ManagerWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06