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.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead enterprise‑wide supply chain strategy, sourcing, procurement, and planning across a global, multi‑site organization. This role is critical to driving operational excellence, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and scalable growth in a regulated and highly matrixed environment.
The VP will have end‑to‑end accountability for demand and inventory planning (SIOP), strategic sourcing, procurement operations, analytics, and major transformation initiatives. This leader will partner closely with Executive Leadership and senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Engineering, Quality, IT, Commercial, and Sustainability to standardize processes, modernize systems, strengthen supplier performance, and deliver measurable value creation across the enterprise.
Success in this role requires strong executive presence, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a balance of strategic leadership with disciplined execution.
What You’ll Do
Enterprise Supply Chain Leadership
- Lead enterprise‑wide demand, capacity, and inventory planning (SIOP) across all sites and business segments
- Establish governance, KPIs, and decision frameworks to improve service, cost, working capital, and resilience
- Translate commercial forecasts and growth plans into executable supply, capacity, and inventory strategies
- Drive standardization, digital enablement, and continuous improvement of planning processes
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
- Own enterprise sourcing and procurement strategy across all spend categories, including direct, indirect, CAPEX, Travel & Entertainment and MRO
- Partner with executive and functional leaders to align sourcing strategies with financial targets, growth plans, and site investment priorities
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract strategies, and performance management for complex, high‑value relationships
- Build supply assurance, cost resilience, and long‑term supplier partnerships across a global footprint
- Support commercial teams with cost modeling and estimates for customer proposals
ESG, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing
- Embed ESG and responsible sourcing principles into supply chain and procurement strategies
- Partner with Sustainability/ESG, Quality, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams to support supplier governance, risk management, and disclosure requirements as applicable
- Strengthen supplier performance expectations related to sustainability, ethics, and compliance across the supply base
CapEx, Value Creation & Risk Management
- Provide leadership oversight for CapEx sourcing strategies supporting capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and site investments
- Ensure early procurement engagement in CapEx planning, budgeting, and execution
- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO), value tracking, and contract compliance across enterprise spend
- Proactively identify supplier, supply chain, and execution risks and implement mitigation strategies aligned with business continuity and compliance needs
- Drive cash flow improvement through enterprise-wide Working Capital Improvement initiatives (Inventory and Payables)
Transformation & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead or contribute to major enterprise initiatives, including:
- Global ERP implementation and adoption
- Multi‑year value creation and cost‑reduction roadmap
- AI‑enabled and advanced supply chain analytics capabilities
- Develop rapid integration playbooks to standardize processes, systems, and governance for new or acquired sites
Analytics, Governance & Process Ownership
- Own global supply chain processes, documentation, standards, and implementation playbooks
- Define enterprise data ownership, metrics, and reporting standards across supply chain and procurement
- Partner with IT and Finance to develop dashboards, analytics, and BI solutions
- Transition supply chain analytics into scalable enterprise BI capabilities with strong governance and audit readiness
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop managers and directors across supply chain and procurement
- Build strong, trusted relationships with site leaders and corporate functions
- Develop organizational capability, succession pipelines, and leadership depth
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations in a large-scale global public company
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi‑site supply chain organizations
- Deep understanding of and experience with ESG, supplier governance, and risk management frameworks
- Proven experience managing managers and senior leaders in matrixed environments
- Strong strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities
- Experience with ERP platforms, planning systems, and analytics tools
- Executive‑level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MBA or related field)
- Experience leading ERP implementations or large‑scale enterprise transformations
- APICS and/or CSCMP certification or membership
- Experience in regulated, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or complex manufacturing environments
Why Join Us
- Executive‑level role with broad enterprise impact and visibility
- Opportunity to shape global supply chain and procurement strategy
- Lead high‑impact transformation, digital, and value‑creation initiatives
- Collaborative, growth‑oriented leadership culture
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, Operations, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations in a large-scale global public company
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi-site supply chain organizations
- Deep understanding of and experience with ESG, supplier governance, and risk management frameworks
- Proven experience managing managers and senior leaders in matrixed environments
- Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience with ERP platforms, planning systems, and analytics tools
- Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Master's degree (MBA or related field)
- Experience leading ERP implementations or large-scale enterprise transformations
- APICS and/or CSCMP certification or membership
- Experience in regulated, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or complex manufacturing environments
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
PCI Pharma Services Insights
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.
