Associate Director, Engineering – Technical Services Procurement

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Associate Director responsible for Engineering & Technical Services Procurement in Iovance Biotherapeutics. Collaborating with departments to drive procurement benefits and supplier management.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives the strategic and compliant sourcing of goods/services in support of key internal business partners: Site Technical Services (including facility Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), Engineering, Technical Development, and Manufacturing
Oversees end-to-end outsourcing process, including execution of best-in-class sourcing strategies, supplier rationalization, Request for Proposal (RFP) coordination, cost negotiations, and due diligence
Manages business case generation that summarizes competitive bidding process, scoring methodology, and selection justification for the most technically and commercially viable solution(s) for the required services, quality, and cost
Identifies opportunities for supplier base consolidation, standardization, and innovation across diverse and potentially fragmented categories to support on-site manufacturing operational continuity and uptime
Negotiates optimal terms, competitive pricing, favorable service level agreements (SLAs), and risk mitigation clauses with external manufacturing and analytical laboratory partners
Streamlines long-term category strategies that achieve operational efficiency and continue to lower Iovance’s total cost of ownership (TCO)
Leads procurement strategy for acquiring engineering and construction services, automation, and capital equipment.
Leverages procurement best practices to recognize cost reduction and avoidance, achieving meaningful savings that improve organization’s financial performance
Collaborates with the Legal and Finance organization to ensure the appropriate execution of key controls including third party agreements to protect Iovance interests with third party vendors.
Leadership of cross-functional teams across business functions to drive initiatives that maximize value of external spend with third party suppliers
Develops performance benchmarks and scorecards, including key performance indicator reporting for senior management to aid continuous improvement efforts
Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics/Finance, or a related area
At least 10 years Procurement and/or relevant business experience within Manufacturing, Technical Site Services, Analytical Development, and Engineering functions
Proven track record of negotiating complex third-party transactions that deliver maximum savings and enterprise risk mitigation
Understanding of supplier cost structures, with ability to analyze the market competitiveness of supplier’s proposed direct material, direct labor, sub-contracted services, overhead, and other SG&A costs
Ability to work in a highly complex and fast-moving developing biotechnology company, driving collaboration within business units and key functional partners at executive levels
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate developed strategies and supporting analysis effectively to ensure both corporate and departmental objectives are satisfactorily achieved
Ability to demonstrate procurement’s value and positively influence the business to drive breakthrough results
Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, risk management, etc.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, processes, systems and best practices within and across MRO, Manufacturing & Development, and Engineering categories
Strategic mindset and strong negotiation skills to optimize large commercial deals
Demonstrated business insight with good analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk
Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders
Knowledge of enterprise risk management and business continuity planning
Ability to travel domestically approximately twice a quarter to support sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Iovance is committed to cultivating and offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcing strategiessupplier rationalizationRequest for Proposal (RFP)cost negotiationsbusiness case generationperformance benchmarkskey performance indicatorsfinancial accountingrisk management

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstrategic mindsetnegotiation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillschange managementcollaborationinfluenceself-awareness

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ProcurementBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in EconomicsBachelor’s degree in Finance