Vice President, Global Procurement – Lab Materials, Services, Direct & Indirect Manufacturing Procurement

Pfizer

. Lead the team making sourcing decisions for Research and Development (R&D) and Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $274,000 - $456,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier optimization within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive performance through analytics and AI, and build high-performing sourcing organizations.

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Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier OptimizationCross-Functional LeadershipDigital Procurement

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Hard Skills

Technical Sourcing ExperienceCategory Strategy DevelopmentComplex NegotiationsRisk ManagementSupplier Performance ImprovementAnalytics and AI Insight ApplicationSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementLean Six SigmaCommercial Acumen

Soft Skills

Executive InfluencePeople DevelopmentAgilityInnovationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Negotiation CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalLife SciencesRegulated IndustryR&DSupply AssuranceSupplier Risk ManagementESGThird-Party Risk ManagementGlobal EnvironmentDigital Capability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the team making sourcing decisions for Research and Development (R&D) and Pfizer Global Supply (PGS)
Set category strategy, lead complex negotiations and determine organizational structure
Own strategic sourcing, risk, category and supplier management for PGS direct materials and pharmaceutical sciences, logistics, facilities, large capital and MRO, lab materials, services and research services
Deliver optimized value and strong supply assurance across the portfolio
Support scientific, manufacturing and supply priorities
Improve supplier performance, partnerships and decision-making through trusted data
Build a high-performing, digitally capable sourcing organization
Set category strategies aligned with R&D and PGS priorities
Lead complex sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations, delivering value through supplier optimization and demand management
Strengthen enterprise leverage while respecting technical, regulatory and continuity needs
Oversee strategic suppliers and supply markets, driving performance, innovation, resilience and risk mitigation
Use analytics and AI-supported insight to identify risks and opportunities and apply human judgment
Partner with the PIRC team on third-party risk management, ESG, Supplier Impact and regulatory requirements
Engage business stakeholders and align procurement teams with business needs
Lead multiple procurement category teams and build future-ready skills and contemporary ways of working
Collaborate with R&D and PGS leadership, manufacturing, supply chain, product development stakeholders, procurement leaders, enabling teams and external suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and at least 15 years of technical sourcing experience with deep category management expertise
Master's degree in Science, Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and at least 13 years of technical sourcing experience with deep category management expertise
Typically at least 10 years leading highly skilled professionals and leaders of leaders
Typically at least 7 years leading cross functional teams in a large, complex, global environment
Experience building senior partnerships and turning strategy into measurable outcomes, with exposure to analytics, digital procurement or AI supported decisions
Preferred: MBA or master's degree in Strategy, Management or a related field
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma, project management, supplier risk or negotiation certification
Pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated industry experience, and category leadership across R&D or manufacturing and multiple regions
Strategic leadership, business partnership, executive influence, commercial acumen, people development, agility and innovation, and digital and AI fluency
This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 30.0% of the base salary
Share based long term incentive program
401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions
Additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility