Procurement Manager, Indirect and Capital

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, core hours 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site (Madison, WI)

Join Catalent Biologics’ fast growing Madison site as a key procurement leader driving both site-level indirect procurement and corporate strategic initiatives, including real estate program management across the Biologics network. This role is ideal for a proactive, strategic professional who thrives in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment backed by the strength of a global organization.

The Role:

• Lead indirect and lab related services and consumables procurement for the Madison Biologics site, ensuring robust sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and contract compliance
• Serve as the Business Unit owner for Biologics leading procurement initiatives for capital projects and site expansion initiatives
• Negotiate competitive commercial terms, drive cost optimization, expand spend under contract, and support dual sourcing strategies
• Partner closely with Site Operations, Finance, and the Global Procurement Organization to implement savings pipelines, manage price changes, and monitor net cost performance
• Ensure Suppliers adhere to the Terms & Conditions specified on the purchase order and resolves challenges. Conduct supply risk assessments and develop mitigation plans supporting business continuity
• Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving potential material supply issues. Leverage enterprise-wide volumes, contracts, and supplier relationships to create value across multiple sites
• Procurement Value Creation - Develop pipeline of opportunities (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) for the Site. Leverage and negotiate pricing on combined volumes of purchases at various locations with Suppliers to reduce cost, overheads and improve working capital. Provide regular Value Contribution Reporting to the Site Leadership Team
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline); Master’s or certifications preferred
• Must have 7+ years of progressive procurement experience with strong expertise in indirect categories, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Experience in capital procurement, facilities categories, and/or corporate real estate programs is a plus
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills. Collaborative, influential leader with a bias for action and a passion for delivering results
• Strong working knowledge and experience in key procurement areas including: Facilities contracts, Capex, lab testing and GMP procurement practices, Cost Modeling and Contracting
• Expertise in successfully executing Supplier Management programs
• Physical requirements: Individual may be required to lift and/or move 0-10 pounds frequently, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 35 pounds

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement- Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!