Director, Procurement - Sustainable Sourcing

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Philadelphia, PA, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Pharmaceutical
The Role
The Director of Procurement leads sustainable sourcing efforts, managing supplier relationships, integrating ESG principles, and tracking Scope 3 emissions to drive sustainability initiatives and improve procurement practices.
Summary Generated by Built In

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.


We are PCI. 


Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

   

Key Responsibilities

Sustainable Procurement Leadership

  • Serve as an embedded strategic partner within Procurement to influence sustainable purchasing decisions at scale across priority categories, suppliers, and regions
  • Integrate environmental and social risk considerations alongside cost, business risk, and strategic fit into category strategies, sourcing decisions, and award recommendations
  • Lead RFP/RFI sustainability evaluations, award recommendations, and final contract negotiations within assigned categories, ensuring alignment across sustainability, commercial, legal, and quality requirements
  • Act as the primary point of contact for sustainable procurement inquiries from external stakeholders, including customers, auditors, rating agencies, and partners, providing accurate and high-quality responses to questionnaires, RFPs, RFIs, audits, and assessments
  • Partner with Finance and Sustainability teams to track major future expenditures, quantify carbon implications, and identify procurement levers that advance PCI’s decarbonization goals and inform budgeting and capital planning
  • Facilitate regular global ESG and sustainable procurement forums to ensure alignment on targets, initiatives, timelines, and performance expectations
  • Develop and deploy global procurement policies, toolkits, governance frameworks, and training programs to embed ESG principles and risk management into sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and supplier lifecycle management

Scope 3 Emissions Management

  • Lead the global measurement, management, and reporting of PCI’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements and reporting frameworks
  • Streamline and enhance Scope 3 data collection processes by expanding the use of primary activity data and supplier-specific emissions data, improving transparency, data quality, coverage, and automation
  • Collaborate closely with Finance teams to enhance data visibility, purchasing documentation, and controls to support more accurate Scope 3 accounting and audit readiness
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact emissions reduction initiatives and supplier roadmaps in support of PCI’s short- and long-term Scope 3 targets
  • Support life cycle assessments, sustainable materials selection, and packaging optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with emerging regulatory requirements including EU and California packaging regulations

·Supplier Engagement & Risk Management

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with priority suppliers to drive value-added collaboration, aligning supplier capabilities with PCI’s sustainability goals, customer expectations, and the evolving global regulatory landscape
  • Assess supplier sustainability performance and analyze trends to identify risks and opportunities, developing targeted processes, workshops, training, and resource hubs to improve supplier performance and reduce supply chain risk
  • Manage priority suppliers through external sustainability and risk platforms to enhance insights, collaboration, transparency, and Scope 3 decarbonization, including tools such as Proof, EcoVadis, CDP, SBTi, Supplier.io, and similar systems
  • Conduct ESG-focused supplier assessments to proactively identify risks related to environmental performance, human rights, ethics, and due diligence requirements, and drive remediation and continuous improvement plans
  • Design and lead supplier communication, engagement, and training programs that establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and unlock high-impact emissions reduction and innovation opportunities
  • Support the onboarding of new suppliers and initiatives by embedding sustainability requirements, scorecards, contractual provisions, and reporting expectations into standard procurement processes and supplier selection criteria
  • Lead the collection, consolidation, and validation of procurement-related sustainability data for annual reports, customer requests, ratings, questionnaires, ad hoc disclosures, and external assessments
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Deep understanding of sustainable procurement, supply chain sustainability, and Scope 3 emissions management
  • Strong knowledge of global ESG reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging compliance expectations
  • Demonstrated ability to influence sourcing decisions and supplier behavior in complex, matrixed global organizations
  • Excellent analytical, data management, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, customers, and external stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and execution discipline
  • High degree of collaboration, adaptability, and comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
Competencies Required
  • Drives sustainable value creation through fact-based decision making
  • Proactively identifies ESG-related risks and opportunities across the supply base
  • Balances strategic vision with practical execution and operational impact
  • Demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, and integrity
  • Builds trust and alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
  • Continuously seeks improvement and innovation in procurement and supplier engagement practices
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Supply Chain, Business, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance, or related field
  • Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., sustainability, supply chain, ESG) preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sustainability, supply chain, or related roles, including leadership responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience leading supplier engagement, ESG, or decarbonization initiatives in a global environment
  • Strong familiarity with Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies and supplier data platforms
  • Experience operating in heavily regulated industries and managing external audits, customer inquiries, and ratings
  • Commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Sustainability, Engineering, Finance or related field
  • Master's degree or relevant professional certification preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sustainability, supply chain or related roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading supplier engagement, ESG or decarbonization initiatives
  • Strong familiarity with Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies
  • Experience operating in heavily regulated industries

PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
  • Affordable Benefits Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.

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The Company
HQ: Philadelphia, PA
2,259 Employees

What We Do

PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.

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