Director, Global Procurement
Kardigan · Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Kardigan's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Kardigan's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kardigan
- high 38 stale, 4 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 54 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kardigan's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kardigan.
About this role
The Director of Global Procurement at Kardigan will be responsible for developing and executing the company's procurement strategy, overseeing sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations. This hands-on role requires collaboration with various departments to ensure optimal supplier relationships and compliance while driving operational excellence. The position demands a strong background in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals and the ability to implement scalable procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kardigan as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management experience
- Leadership experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
- Demonstrated experience building and leading global procurement organizations
- Deep knowledge of procurement best practices and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Significant experience supporting clinical development and other regulated biopharmaceutical functions
Nice to have
- MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
- Experience with NetSuite ERP system preferred
Worth weighing
- On-site work required 4 days per week (Mon to Thurs)
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location, with a pay range of $210,000 — $246,000 USD
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Listed by Kardigan on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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