Summit Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management (CMC/ Supply Chain)
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expSummit Therapeutics, Inc. is focused on developing innovative therapies, particularly Ivonescimab for treating non-small cell lung cancer. The Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management will oversee sourcing, contracting, and managing external suppliers for raw materials and chemicals, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness within the supply chain.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for CMC, materials and supply chain focusing on quality, reliability, value and cost optimization
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers of chemicals, raw materials and intermediates, assessing their capabilities, quality systems, and compliance within conjunction with CMC, Quality, and Technical Operations team
Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including RFI/RFP process, vendor selection & qualification, and MSA/SOW review
Partner with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (“CDMOs”) to ensure capacity alignment, operational readiness, and performance to supply agreements
Build strong relationships with external suppliers and develop a preferred vendor strategy/list
Negotiate contracts, rate cards and pricing terms; manage CDMOs and other suppliers seeking cost efficiencies through regular business reviews, performance metrics, and continuous improvement discussions
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the CMC supply chain, including supplier disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory changes
Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders in CMC, Legal, and Finance, as needed to forecast spend, track budgets, and review, amend, and negotiate contracts while ensuring alignment with Summit’s priorities
Facilitate vendor governance process by instituting quarterly business review meetings with key suppliers as appropriate, based on vendor segmentation
Monitor vendor performance by reviewing score cards, quality incidents, KPIs, SLAs, and risks/issues
Help maintain contract trackers for various projects and enter contract requests into the Summit legal portal
Assist and work with senior management to standardize procurement processes, tools, and support special projects
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Vendor Management within a regulated pharmaceutical, CDMO / biotech environment
Deep knowledge of outsourcing raw materials, drug substances, and chemicals used in the CMC and supply chain processes
Proven success managing external manufacturing partners and negotiating complex technical and commercial agreements
Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and total cost of ownership to drive strategic decisions
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and independently solve problems in a rapidly changing environment
Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel) with ERP/procurement systems knowledge (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
Strong computer and database skills and Excellent organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way, with attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking, problem solving, ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Must be able to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents
Preferred
Minimum BA/BS degree in Life Sciences/Pharmacy, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or relevant graduate degree
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
Other applicable variable compensation
Company
Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Summit Mission Statement: To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to: improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79BKey Investors
CARB-XEurofarmaBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)
2025-10-21Post Ipo Equity· $500M
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Leadership Team
Manmeet Soni
Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Recent News
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