Procurement Director

The Director of Procurement will lead the procurement function for our Harmans/BWI & Biopark sites, sourcing and procuring materials, services, and capital for the three facilities. This role will lead site procurement teams, initiate and foster relationships with site stakeholders, establish and prioritize activities for their site teams to achieve objectives and results.

• Ensure site procurement is engaged and aligned with internal customers/stakeholders, gaining stakeholder and leadership support across the sites.
• Utilize sourcing and category management processes across sites to understand business requirements, build the portfolio of purchasing projects, and develop sourcing strategies aligned to stakeholder needs.
• Ensure annual procurement budget (savings, cost avoidance, inflation) are met.
• Actively participate in building and/or delivering Op Mech, QBR, and other site procurement updates and messaging to stakeholders.
• Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues, timely communication, collaborating with Supply Chain for inventory build, and proper escalation.
• Ensure that site procurement teams drive compliance to Procurement Policies and Procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, or comparable disciplines. Masters preferred; Industry certifications a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive international experience in a procurement leadership capacity.
• Effectively assess risk and implement mitigation plans to either prevent or minimize impact to ensure business continuity.
• Capable of technical and commercial assessments and appraisals of potential and existing sources of supplies.
• Ability to build and lead functional/cross-functional teams across a region of sites.
• Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to react, adapt, and drive positive change.
• Results and service-oriented, can operate with a sense of urgency.

Catalent is a global drug development and delivery leader, producing more than 70 billion doses per year. We are committed to advancing new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Our team is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

We offer a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth and development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates.