Senior Director, Global Sourcing and Procurement

Position Overview

Join a high-growth, transformation-stage global CDMO shaping the future of biologics and advanced therapies. As Senior Director, Global Sourcing & Procurement, you will architect and scale a world-class procurement function that powers tech transfers, new product introductions, and reliable cGMP/GxP-compliant supply for clients worldwide. Reporting to the SVP, Global Supply Chain, you will set the strategy, build the team, and deliver measurable enterprise value across quality, cost, speed, sustainability, and risk. We are a global CDMO in a strong growth and transformation phase, committed to advancing therapies with uncompromising quality, compliance, and reliability. Our culture values collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement—and we invest in leaders who build enduring capability.

Company Overview

The work we do at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Biotechnologies and help make the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what we call Genki.  Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

What makes this role compelling

• Build and scale: Design a fit-for-purpose global procurement operating model, processes, and governance that can scale across multiple sites and regions.
• Enterprise impact: Drive supply assurance and total cost of ownership optimization for critical direct materials (single-use systems, media, resins, excipients, chemicals, packaging), improving margins, cash, and speed-to-supply.
• Strategic seat at the table: Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Technical Operations, R&D, Finance, Legal, EHS, and Program Management to enable flawless tech transfers and NPIs.
• Supplier ecosystem leadership: Shape a strategic supplier portfolio and SRM program, influencing allocation, innovation, lead times, and risk posture.
• Sustainability and resilience: Lead Scope 3 and responsible sourcing initiatives, embed ESG and supplier diversity into category strategies, and strengthen continuity plans.
• Transform through data: Leverage S2P/ERP platforms, eSourcing, and analytics to create transparency, standardize processes, and validate value realization.

What you’ll lead

• Global sourcing & procurement strategy for direct materials, aligned to product lifecycles and demand plans
• Cross-functional sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), complex negotiations, and award decisions through governance
• A robust SRM program with performance scorecards, QBRs, and joint improvement roadmaps
• End-to-end readiness for tech transfers, NPIs, and capacity expansions, including change control alignment
• Procurement policy, SOPs, and internal controls aligned to cGMP/GxP, SOX, and audit readiness
• A high-performing global team with clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans
• A rolling 36+ month pipeline of cost and cash improvement initiatives
• Risk and continuity frameworks (dual sourcing/qualification, safety stock, geo-diversification)
• Integration of ESG and supplier diversity goals into category strategies
• Continuous improvement and lean practices that elevate right-first-time and OTIF performance

Minimum education and experience requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience, including 5+ years leading multi-site or regional/global teams
• Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical/biotech/CDMO environments under cGMP/GxP, including supplier qualification, quality agreements, and regulatory expectations
• Proven delivery of TCO savings, supply assurance, and working capital improvements across direct and indirect categories
• Experience supporting tech transfer/NPI and managing CapEx sourcing in manufacturing settings
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills (MSAs, supply agreements, QAAs/QTAs, confidentiality/IP)
• Proficiency with Source-to-Pay platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle); strong spend analytics capability
• Experience building or transforming procurement processes and teams in high-growth environments
• Ability to travel globally as needed

Location and travel

• Global/hybrid role; ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25–35%
• Operate across time zones and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Why join

• Lead a mission-critical function at enterprise scale with direct line-of-sight to client delivery, quality, and growth
• Influence strategic supplier partnerships and access to innovation across a global footprint
• Work alongside a seasoned executive team committed to operational excellence, compliance, and sustainability
• Make a measurable, company-wide impact on margin, cash, resilience, and customer experience

Ready to lead at scale? Apply now to shape the supplier ecosystem that powers life-changing medicines.

 

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry leading 401(k)savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support life-work balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth! 

 

This is a global position that will support all our FUJIFILM Biotechnologies sites. This position can be based at any of our locations around the globe. Benefits and compensation will be governed by the location that you are based from and considered your home site. 

 

As part of any recruitment process, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations and may share this as part of the global recruitment process with hiring managers in Europe and the United States. 

 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.  

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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