Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

About the job

WHO WE ARE :

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) , was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.

CORE VALUES:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.

• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.

• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.

• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.

• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager, Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for leading sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiation activities that support Dendreon's manufacturing, commercial, clinical, and corporate operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced procurement professional to oversee the development of all Requests for Quotes and Proposals, Capital Projects, support award selection, lead purchase negotiations and complete contract commitments. The role drives process and budget improvements through continuous improvement incentives and enforces ethical and effective procurement practices within the buyer team. This position is ideal for a collaborative, business-focused procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve problems, build supplier relationships, and drive results.

NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA location 5 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead sourcing activities for goods and services that support manufacturing, laboratory, facilities, corporate, and commercial operations.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance quality, service, risk, and cost considerations.

• Lead supplier selection initiatives, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Evaluate supplier capabilities and participate in supplier qualification activities.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.

Contract Negotiation

• Lead negotiations of supplier agreements, service contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and other commercial contracts.

• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Quality, Operations, and business stakeholders to negotiate favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk.

• Ensure contracts align with company policies and business objectives.

• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier performance obligations.

Hands-On Procurement Leadership

• Personally perform sourcing and procurement activities when needed to support business priorities.

• Balance leadership responsibilities with direct execution of procurement initiatives.

• Support day-to-day purchasing operations and assist with escalations as necessary.

• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement personnel.

• Establish goals, priorities, and workload distribution across the procurement function.

• Provide guidance and support on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement best practices.

• Promote a collaborative and service-oriented team culture.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Operations, Facilities, Finance, Clinical, and Commercial teams to understand business requirements.

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and project status.

• Support capital projects and strategic business initiatives through procurement expertise and supplier engagement.

• Works directly with VMI contact for ensuring adequate levels of inventory.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.

• 2+ years leadership experience with direct reports.

• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier agreements, service contracts, and commercial terms within the United States.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and supplier performance.

• Experience leading RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and supplier selection processes.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven ability to effectively interact with vendors, service providers, and cross-functional business stakeholders.

• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement tools.

• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, CDMO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• Previous people leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.

• Knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, facilities, laboratory, engineering, capital equipment, or professional services procurement.

• CPSM, CPM, APICS, or other relevant procurement certifications.

• Experience working in small-to-mid-sized biotechnology or pharmaceutical organizations where procurement leaders are expected to balance management responsibilities with hands-on execution.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and mobile phone.

• Ability to use computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities;

• Ability to communicate well with individuals by telephone and in person.

• May be required to work alternate shifts.

• Dendreon operates in a fast-paced, patient-centric, and competitive environment.

• Team cohesiveness, direct and specific communication, and independent problem-solving are essential to succeed in this position.

• Dendron Pharmaceuticals LLC is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Dendreon is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. The preceding job description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required for company business needs from time to time.
CA Compensation Range
$148,988 — $160,000 USD

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