Procurement Leader - PharmBIO

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to join the PharmBIO Supply Chain Team, leading a team of Procurement Associates and supporting strategic procurement initiatives.This role will also support other Specialty divisions with strategic procurement needs.

In this critical leadership role, you will have global accountability for developing and executing the buy strategy, establishing new buy categories and suppliers to enable New Product Development (NPD), and advancing supply chain competitiveness across all direct materials and contract manufacturing supporting the company. You will provide strategic direction and oversight for key procurement functions, including Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Performance Management, and Category Management. A major focus of this role is to cultivate a high performing, engaged team environment that drives results and fosters collaboration. Additionally, you will partner closely with the business to deliver strategic sourcing support, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and long-term business objectives.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits:

• $140,000 - $165,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

• Drive procurement metrics and targets in alignment with business strategy
• Participate as full partner on the Supply Chain leadership team to fully understand the business strategy and to bring the external marketplace dynamics into the strategy and planning process
• Manage contracts and relationship with strategic suppliers for Clean Energy and key Enterprise suppliers in the Japan region working across operating companies
• Develop a high performing team with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and bench strength to drive functional excellence and deliver on the long-term needs of the business; provide leadership for the procurement team which includes driving the performance management, talent planning and compensation processes
• Develop the overall vision, strategy and objectives for the Procurement function and ensure effective execution of the strategy
• Understand external industry trends including social compliance, product traceability and tariff implications, the competitive environment, and our internal performance to align and continuously improve the sourcing strategy
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers and engage them in strategic supplier management for value creation and innovation
• Work with the Procurement team to evaluate the external market and develop strategies to mitigate risk and guarantee supply continuity
• Accountable for annual delivery of savings and working capital targets as required by the business and supply chain to achieve competitiveness
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide expertise needed for successful design for supply chain decisions and for mobilizing strategic sourcing initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business (or related)
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience
• Prior experience leading and developing people with proven performance management skills
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving desired business outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills in global business teams.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, collaboration, and ability to build relationships and affect change remotely
• Analytical and project management skills
• Driving clarity and decisions in an ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a global procurement strategy that delivers business results
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% -national and international

• CPSM, CPM, SPSM or similar certification
• SAP experience
• Global procurement experience