Manager, Purchasing

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading procurement operations, vendor management, and material planning to support Alcami's CDMO operations. This role manages a team of buyers and supply chain personnel to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of direct and indirect materials, while also overseeing SAP-driven processes related to procurement, inventory, and material master data governance. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in SAP (MM), vendor relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive results in a regulated, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

• Manage and mentor a team of buyers and supply chain planners to meet company-wide procurement and supply planning objectives.
• Monitor backlog and supply plans to ensure delivery commitments and revenue targets are achieved.
• Develop production plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders to optimize capacity utilization and meet demand.
• Track and improve KPIs including inventory turnover, on-time delivery, and procurement efficiency.
• Lead vendor onboarding, qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Manage sourcing and purchasing of both direct and indirect goods and services (e.g., MRO, lab supplies, IT, consulting).
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements to ensure cost, service, and compliance goals are met.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and lead corrective action planning when necessary.
• Identify and implement cost savings and supplier consolidation opportunities.
• Act as SME for SAP MM, including vendor/material master data, POs, source lists, and indirect purchasing workflows.
• Ensure accurate and compliant material master data in SAP to support planning, procurement, quality, and finance.
• Drive continuous improvement in SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows and support audit readiness.
• Ensure documentation, contracts, and vendor data are complete and audit-ready.
• Oversee inbound logistics, receiving, storage, and outbound shipping activities in coordination with the warehouse and logistics teams.
• Implement and maintain inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
• Resolve capacity and material flow issues to minimize disruptions and maintain production schedules.
• Work closely with Finance, Quality, IT, Planning, and Manufacturing to align procurement strategies with site and corporate goals.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and internal SOPs.
• Lead supply chain-related projects and support process mapping for ERP/Inventory workflows.
• Provide high-level customer service support, internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires a related Bachelor's degree with 6+years of relevant experience.
• Must have at least 2+ years of experience in management roles.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field (required); professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CPIM) preferred.
• 5-7 years of procurement experience in a regulated manufacturing or life sciences environment, with a focus on vendor management and indirect purchasing.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MM and vendor/material master processes; experience with P2P workflows in SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and lead negotiations across multiple categories.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to data accuracy and governance.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and driving procurement compliance initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong technical skills for area managing.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong understanding of company SOPs, and regulatory guidance documents.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures and quality compliance for assigned area.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as time and resource management.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong personnel and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethics and the ability to work independently with some direction.
• Promote a safe environment for work.
• Comply with the general policy of the company.
• High level of personnel and professional integrity and trustworthiness with strong work ethics and the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to develop and manage a high-performance team focused on quality, accountability and meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Communicate well orally both for internal customers and team members as well as external customers.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondences.
• Ability to listen and respond well to external customers, partners and colleagues at all levels.
• Highly goal and result oriented.
• Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously.
• Can work independently with a high degree of self-motivation.
• Knows how to obtain support from different collaborations.
• Tackles problems with enthusiasm and curiosity.
• Treats colleagues at all levels with respect.
• Very effective listening skills with the ability to hear attentively and process information correctly.

• Up to 20% travel required excluding training which will require travel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas for inspections or work discussions. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, gloves, etc.