Group Leader - Procurement Management at Pace Analytical Life Sciences

Job DescriptionShift:Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMAdditional hours a needed to meet job requirementsAre you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.Job Title: Group Leader – Procurement Management Location: Pace Life Sciences, Morrisville, NC Employment Type: Full-Time  About Pace Life Sciences: Pace Life Sciences provides a full range of services to support pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies throughout the drug development process. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that help bring life-changing therapies to market.  Position Overview: Pace Life Sciences in Morrisville, NC has an exciting opportunity for an entry-level leadership role as a Group Leader. This is a critical, diversified role at the site with a wide range of responsibilities, ideal for individuals looking to grow their leadership skills while managing key operational functions.  Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team responsible for inventory management and purchasing activities for the site. Oversee cost control management in a purchasing environment to ensure budget compliance. Manage and coordinate daily workflow, prioritizing tasks to meet client and operational deadlines. Lead the implementation and integration of digital solutions to enhance laboratory inventory management and workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and assist with troubleshooting supply management challenges. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.  Qualifications: Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Analytical Testing environment with a preference for GMP testing experience (required). Experience can be in the laboratory or in purchasing. Prior leadership experience preferred or demonstrated ability to take the next step into leading a team.  Previous experience with purchasing processes and inventory management. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and communication skills; self-starter with a proactive approach. Experience with cost control management in a purchasing environment. Familiarity with Coupa purchasing system is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field (preferred).  Leadership Development & Cross-Functional Exposure: This role offers a unique opportunity to: Develop and refine leadership skills through direct team management and strategic decision-making. Gain exposure to multiple operational areas, including purchasing, inventory control, cost management, and technology implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the site, influencing processes that impact quality, compliance, and efficiency. Play a key role in technology adoption and process improvement initiatives. Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.BenefitsWhen you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.Equal Opportunity EmployerPace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.