Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with a strong background in pharmaceutical procurement and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This role requires hands-on experience with Infor LX (ERPLX) and the ability to oversee procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and support pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
The ideal candidate will be a highly professional procurement leader with strong technical ERP knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience operating in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
This position requires working onsite at the Tampa, Florida facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day procurement operations for APIs and pharmaceutical raw materials.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely, and reliable material sourcing.
- Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations, pricing, and supplier performance.
- Lead procurement planning and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, quality assurance, inventory, and supply chain teams.
- Utilize Infor LX / ERPLX to manage procurement processes, purchase orders, and supplier information.
- Monitor material availability, supplier lead times, and procurement risks to prevent manufacturing disruptions.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable pharmaceutical quality standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities for procurement process improvements, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
- Resolve supplier escalations, purchasing discrepancies, and material delivery challenges.
- Provide procurement reporting, performance metrics, and operational updates to leadership.
- Support and guide procurement team members as required.
Required Qualifications (Must Have)
- Strong professional background in pharmaceutical procurement and supply chain management.
- 2-5yrs experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) procurement.
- Hands-on working experience with Infor LX / ERPLX.
- Experience managing procurement operations, suppliers, and purchasing processes.
- Strong supplier negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with senior management and suppliers.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Tampa, FL.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience procuring or managing pharmaceutical excipients.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
- Experience driving procurement cost savings, supplier optimization, and process improvements.
- Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Contract Details
- Duration: Minimum 6 months
- Employment: Temporary / Contract
- Conversion: Potential Temp-to-Hire
- Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – Tampa, FL
Benefits:
Eligible employees may enroll in and receive benefits offered by Intellectt Inc., subject to applicable plan terms, eligibility criteria, and contribution requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Intellectt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.