Associate Director, Procurement

JOB TITLE: Associate Director, Procurement LOCATION: Onsite Travel up to 10% required ABOUT THE COMPANY Fortvita Biologics is a San Francisco Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company advancing next-generation biologics with the goal of addressing critical health needs. Building on our foundation in oncology, we are expanding into cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology, and ophthalmology, applying our scientific rigor and platform capabilities to areas of growing global health burden. Our expertise covers antibody discovery and engineering, including monoclonal, bispecific, and polyspecific antibodies, as well as antibody-drug conjugates, all supported by development strategies rooted in thoughtful design and agile execution. Our clinical development footprint covers the U.S., Australia, and key regions across APAC and Europe, including the EU, UK, South Korea, and Japan. With more than 100 professionals across research, development, regulatory, and operations, we bring deep expertise and a global perspective to every program. Guided by our mission to transform research breakthroughs into therapeutic excellence and driven by our vision to improve lives through scientific innovation, we are committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients around the world. POSITION SUMMARY The Associate Director of Procurement will lead the company’s end-to-end procurement strategy, overseeing sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and purchasing across R&D, Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and G&A functions. This role will build and scale the procurement infrastructure to support a rapidly growing biotechnology research company, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while enabling scientific and corporate teams to achieve their goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Leadership & Strategy Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with company goals and growth. Establish procurement policies, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance. Partner with leaders across R&D, Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and G&A to forecast needs and support organizational priorities. Drive vendor diversity, sustainability, and risk management initiatives. Serve as a trusted business partner to executives and functional leaders to anticipate needs and deliver strategic sourcing solutions. Partner with the China procurement team on cross-regional projects. Sourcing & Vendor Management Lead strategic sourcing activities, vendor transitions, and cost-optimization projects with clear project plans for scientific supplies, CROs, clinical vendors, professional services, technology, and facilities. Develop, manage, and directly execute purchasing activities, working side-by-side with cross-functional team and Finance to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Build strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service levels. Develop vendor scorecards and performance management processes. Lead and directly execute complex contract negotiations, drafting, and supplier agreements alongside Legal and Finance. Driving measurable value creation and mitigating risk. Technology & Systems Drive procurement system enhancements (e.g., NetSuite, Intacct, Ariba) to increase automation, visibility, and reporting. Champion data-driven decision-making by establishing KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms. Operational Excellence Implement procurement systems/tools to increase transparency, efficiency, and spend tracking. Monitor and report on procurement KPIs (e.g., cost savings, supplier performance, cycle times). Optimize processes for requisition, approval, and purchase order management. Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Team Leadership Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team to support scientific and corporate functions. Provide training and guidance to cross-funct…

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