Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 1 day ago
Procurement Manager
South Brunswick, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAvet Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a company focused on generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution. The Procurement Manager will lead procurement strategies to ensure reliable and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services, collaborating with various teams to support supply chain operations and regulatory adherence.
ManufacturingPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, APIs, excipients, packaging material, and indirect spending in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
Lead supplier selection, qualification, contracting, and negotiations to optimize cost, terms, service levels, and supply continuity
Build and manage supplier relationships; monitor performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance with cGMP, FDA, and audit requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory team to align procurement with demand, budgets, and internal controls
Oversee end-to-end procurement operations, including requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, approvals, and ERP system execution
Drive process improvements, standard operating procedures, and global procurement systems, training, and controls
Develop and manage procurement analytics, dashboards, spend analysis, savings tracking, and sourcing pipeline prioritization
Identify operational risks, cost pressures, and improvement opportunities; prepare executive-level financial and business presentations
Lead, mentor, and develop procurement staff while supporting strategic sourcing and special initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
5+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or procurement operations experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, generics, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments
3+ years of experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), supplier analytics, and supplier management
Demonstrated experience managing suppliers under cGMP and regulatory oversight
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Solid understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, including APIs and regulated materials
Advanced analytical skills with strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and spend analysis
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills
Work is primarily sedentary in nature; routine bending, walking, lifting and reaching are required
Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time
All applicants will be expected to report to work at our New Jersey facility
Preferred
Prior people management or team leadership experience preferred
Global or shared services experience a plus
Benefits
401 (k) matching - vested immediately
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount through Life Mart
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company
Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Svokos
President & CEO
Dan Lukasiewicz
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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