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PCI Pharma Services VP Supply Chain and Procurement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 (https://pci.com/)
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.
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled