Procurement Manager, Direct Materials
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
The Procurement Manager, Direct Materials is responsible for procurement leadership, sourcing and procuring GMP materials for Catalent Gene Therapy Direct Materials, including defining category strategy, buying channels, and supplier relationship management program, to support our clinical programs effectively. This person will need to engage technically, operationally, and commercially to understand and enable speed, high quality performance, supply assurance, and risk mitigation for the pipeline and clinical supply. Work closely with the Site Procurement Manager, the Global Procurement Organization (GPO), Site Operations, Business Unit Leadership, and critical stakeholders at the site and across the company. Leads site-level initiatives for supplier management, supplier quality & supplier performance improvement as well as supports global procurement initiatives.
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
The role:
- Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues, timely communication, collaborating with Supply Chain developing inventory management strategies in conjunction with our vendors.
- Increase spend under contract. Negotiates supply agreements with vendors improving commercial conditions and service levels.
- Responsible for ensuring suppliers adhere to the Terms & Conditions specified on the purchase order and resolves challenges, for implementing the Procurement guidelines on site and contributing to its local deployment.
- Integrate with GPO, including Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, ensure alignment with GPO initiatives.
- Partner with Category leadership to develop and execute strategies for the categories that he/she participates in or leads, globally or regionally that creates value to Catalent and meets customers’ expectations.
- Develop pipeline of opportunities (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) for the site, representing local, regional, and global initiatives.
The candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain or comparable disciplines. Masters preferred; Industry certifications a plus
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry preferred, experience and career advancement in procurement or comparable function
- Prior discovery research experience. Scientific exposure is preferred
- Global Operations, finance and matrix management experience preferred but not essential
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $130K-$140K plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why you should join Catalent:
- Competitive medical benefits and 401K
- 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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