Procurement Manager, Indirect and Capital

Position Summary

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, core hours 8am‑5pm; 100% on-site (Madison, WI).

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Located in Madison, WI, this 263,000 sq. ft. GMP facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services and advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single‑use systems to support scalable production of biologics.

• 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.
• 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 resolve challenges; conduct supply risk assessments and develop mitigation plans supporting business continuity.
• Minimize impact of supplier shortages by proactively identifying and resolving material supply issues; leverage enterprise‑wide volumes, contracts and supplier relationships to create value across multiple sites.
• Develop procurement value‑creation pipeline (savings, cash flow, growth, other value) for the site; negotiate pricing on combined volumes to reduce cost, overheads and improve working capital; provide regular value contribution reporting to the site leadership team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline);
  Master’s or certifications preferred.
• 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.
• 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:
  
  may be required to lift and/or move 0‑10 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 35 pounds.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Opportunity for career growth within an expanding team dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, each used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Personal initiative, dynamic pace, meaningful work.

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