Director of Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement in North Billerica, Massachusetts at SHINE SPECT USA LLC

The Director of Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement at SHINE will report into the VP, Business Operations and will build and lead an integrated supply chain organization for a growing radiopharmaceutical company. This role owns end-to-end supply planning and execution—from strategic procurement and supplier management to S&OP, production planning, inventory management, and distribution/logistics—ensuring uninterrupted, compliant supply to support clinical and commercial operations. The Director of Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement partners cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to optimize service levels, cost, risk, and compliance in FDA-regulated environments.

This position is based in Massachusetts and requires presence on-site 5 days per week. The base salary range for this position is $215,000-$230,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Contracting

• Develop and execute category strategies for direct and indirect spend, aligning sourcing plans with growth, capacity expansion, and product portfolio needs.
• Lead competitive sourcing events (RFx), negotiations, and contract lifecycle management to improve total cost of ownership, quality, and supplier performance.
• Own procurement governance, policies, and controls to ensure alignment with internal requirements, quality standards, and audit readiness.
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analytics; establish cost savings and value capture reporting.
• Oversee procurement of radioactive materials and related services in compliance with applicable regulations and internal safety procedures.

Supplier Management & Quality Collaboration

• Build a high-performing supplier management program including onboarding, qualification, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with Quality to ensure suppliers meet cGMP/GDP expectations, documentation requirements, change control, and traceability standards.
• Establish supply continuity and risk management plans, including dual sourcing, safety stock strategies, and contingency plans for constrained materials.
• Monitor supplier performance for on-time delivery, quality, and service; drive improvement plans and escalation management as needed.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Lead the S&OP cadence to align demand, supply, inventory, and financial plans; drive decision-making through clear scenarios and trade-off analysis.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance to develop consensus forecasts and convert them into feasible supply and capacity plans.
• Track KPIs (service level, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Own master production scheduling and short-interval planning to meet demand while considering radiopharmaceutical constraints (e.g., short shelf-life, cold chain, limited production windows).
• Coordinate material availability, batch/lot planning, and capacity utilization across manufacturing, quality control, and packaging/labeling.
• Establish and maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder points) and ensure data integrity in ERP systems.

Warehouse Operations, Inventory, Receiving, Shipping & Distribution

• Own day-to-day warehouse operations and inventory management for raw materials, components, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with cGMP/GDP and internal controls.
• Lead receiving, put-away, warehousing, cycle counting, and material movement processes; implement controls for temperature-sensitive, hazardous, and radioactive materials (as applicable).
• Direct shipping, distribution, and logistics execution, including warehouse pick/pack/ship operations, carrier management, route optimization, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure packaging, labeling, and shipping documentation meet regulatory, customer, and transportation requirements (including dangerous goods and chain-of-custody where applicable) and support compliant product release and distribution.
• Drive warehouse and distribution scaling and continuous improvement (layout/space planning, staffing models, standard work, KPI dashboards, and systems utilization) to support growth and service levels.

KPI & Performance Metrics

• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and total delivered cost (materials, conversion, logistics) in partnership with Finance and Operations
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) / service level to customers and internal stakeholders
• Shipped As Planned (schedule attainment) and shipment accuracy (right product/label/quantity/documentation)
• Schedule adherence and manufacturing plan attainment (including short-interval planning performance)
• Forecast accuracy and bias; S&OP plan stability
• Inventory turns, days of supply, and obsolescence/expiry (critical in short shelf-life environments)
• Inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, and lot/serialization traceability (as applicable)
• Supplier on-time delivery, supplier quality (defects, deviations), and supplier CAPA effectiveness/closure
• Purchase price variance (PPV), savings/value capture, and contract compliance
• Freight and distribution cost per shipment; cold chain excursions and logistics deviations
• Warehouse productivity and quality (dock-to-stock time, pick accuracy, on-time shipping, space utilization)

Systems, Analytics & Compliance (SAP / SOX)

• Serve as the business owner for supply chain and procurement processes in SAP (e.g., MM/PP and related modules), ensuring effective workflows, reporting, and master data governance.
• Design and maintain SOX-compliant controls across procurement-to-pay, inventory, and order fulfillment; partner with Finance and Internal Audit on testing and remediation.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and support data-driven decisions.
• Support internal and external audits/inspections; ensure documentation, training, and procedures remain current and inspection-ready.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and develop teams across procurement, planning, warehouse/inventory, and logistics; set clear goals, establish performance expectations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Own organizational design, hiring plans, onboarding, and training programs; develop scalable SOPs and role-based capabilities to support rapid growth in a regulated environment.
• Coach and mentor leaders and individual contributors; build succession plans and cross-training to increase flexibility, resilience, and coverage across critical supply chain processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive supply chain and/or procurement experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medical Devices, or other regulated manufacturing, with strong understanding of cGMP/GDP expectations.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, S&OP, production planning, inventory management, and logistics/distribution.
• Hands-on SAP experience supporting procurement and planning processes (e.g., MM/PP), including master data governance and reporting.
• Working knowledge of SOX controls within procurement-to-pay, inventory, and related business processes.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills with proven results in cost, service, and risk outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience procuring and managing suppliers of radioactive materials, isotopes, or radiopharmaceutical components; familiarity with associated safety, handling, and transportation requirements.
• Experience scaling supply chain operations in high-growth, high-mix environments with time-sensitive product release and distribution.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM/CPIM/CSCP, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience with cold chain logistics, dangerous goods shipping, and third-party logistics provider (3PL) management.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong operational execution and prioritization in fast-paced environments
• Analytical, data-driven decision-making; ability to translate metrics into action
• Collaborative leadership and influence across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Expert negotiation and communication skills; strong supplier partnership orientation
• Risk management, compliance focus, and disciplined process governance
• Change leadership and continuous improvement capability

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., standing or sitting) for extended periods.
• Work may occasionally take place in controlled radiation areas under supervision and within regulatory exposure limits.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including full Tyvek suit while wearing a ventilated hood, lab coats, safety glasses, and dosimeters.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Although flexible work hours may be available, shift-work schedules may be required, and extended hours will sometimes be necessary to complete required work assignment.
• Occasional travel may be required for Supplier and Customer business meetings.
• Participation in the site emergency plan drills.

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