Associate Director, Procurement

The Associate Director, Procurement is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and contract negotiations in support of LOTTE Biologics' business objectives. This role develops sourcing strategies that drive cost efficiency, supply continuity, quality, and risk mitigation while supporting a dynamic cGMP manufacturing environment.

The Associate Director serves as a key partner to Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams to ensure reliable procurement of direct materials, indirect goods, capital equipment, and services. This position leads a team of procurement professionals, fosters strong supplier relationships, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence and organizational growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies that optimize quality, service, cost, supply continuity, and supplier performance while supporting business objectives and long-term organizational growth.

• Develop, qualify, and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, quality, service, innovation, and cost competitiveness

• Partner with Supply Chain and operational stakeholders to implement inventory optimization and supply continuity strategies.

• Oversee procurement operations supporting direct materials, indirect goods, purchased services, and capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with business priorities, compliance requirements, and operational objectives.

• Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection activities, including competitive bidding, commercial analysis, supplier evaluations, and recommendation development.

• Lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, commercial terms, and delivery schedules to achieve favorable business outcomes.

• Partner with Legal to ensure supplier agreements appropriately mitigate risk and protect the interests of LOTTE Biologics.

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