Job Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Global Procurement-R&D efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and implementing the Clinical Category Management strategy.
Main Responsibilities
* Proactively manage a supply base, enhancing value, minimizing risk, and ensuring quality & cost effectiveness through collaborative working with business units.
* Collaborate to manage discussions related to strategies and align category priorities with Procurement management and team members.
* Manage negotiations, supplier management activities, and partner engagement activities.
* Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
* Represents Global Procurement by participating in organizational decisions with critical short and long-term impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results.
Requirements
* Demonstrate strong relationship management capabilities with collaborators and suppliers.
* Experience in supporting a global supply market evaluation processes using market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.
* Operate with integrity, focus, and clarity in an environment of ambiguity to inspire change and improvement.
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus relevant, progressive experience in procurement, including experience in the Pharmaceutical industry.