Senior Procurement Strategist

From driving cost savings to building resilient supplier partnerships, your expertise makes all the difference. As our Senior Procurement Strategist, you’ll shape sourcing strategies, optimize supply chain performance, and unlock long-term value that fuels our business success. Who is Meissner? The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people. Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide. We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job. Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow. How you will make an impact: The Senior Procurement Strategist/Buyer functions as a key strategic role, responsible for directing complex procurement initiatives encompassing advanced supplier negotiations, multi-faceted contract architecture, and senior-level supplier relationship management. This position requires deep expertise in sourcing raw materials and qualifying global and domestic vendors, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets. Leveraging a solid educational foundation in supply chain, business, or engineering, the strategist leads cross-functional initiatives, drives supplier performance improvements, and mitigates risk through proactive contract and relationship management. Additionally, this role plays a key part in mentoring junior staff and influencing organizational success through tactical procurement execution and long-term sourcing strategies. This position offers career growth opportunities with increasing influence on organizational strategy. * Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies for high-value, complex, and critical categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization. * Draft commercial terms, scopes of work, and pricing schedules in supply and service agreements. * Perform in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, supply chain risks, and sourcing opportunities that drive competitive advantage and inform strategic decision-making. * Drive cross-functional initiatives to reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risks, and enhance vendor reliability and performance through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement efforts. * Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and resolving performance issues. * Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet organizational needs. This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA. The skills and experience you’ll need: * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field is required. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPP, CIPS) is strongly preferred. * 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field. * Proven track record of managing complex purchasing activities, contracts, and supplier negotiations. * Advanced knowledge of procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier evaluation. * Proficiency in procurement and ERP software (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle) and data analysis tools. * Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway. What we can offer you: * Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans * Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts * 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services * Company Sponsored Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk. Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. US BASE PAY SCALE $93,300 - $131,800 The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.