Sourcing and Contracting, Associate Director
Our client is a highly successful, and ambitious global biopharmaceutical company with a strong commercial portfolio and drug pipeline. With a passion for best practice in every aspect of its business, this well-managed, high performing company has a motivated workforce who are passionate about operational excellence.
Job Spec
We are seeking a strategic sourcing leader (MUST HAVE 5 years progressive experience in pharma, with API, DS, DP experience desirable) to join the Supply Chain team as Associate Director of Sourcing & Contracting. This role is central to developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct materials in the Drug Substance, Drug Product or Packaging categories.
The successful candidate will
develop category strategies and lead cross-functional sourcing projects
align market intelligence with business needs and drive supplier selection
lead contract negotiations to optimize overall value, service levels and risk mitigation
The role requires strong collaboration across functions such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Quality, Technical Operations, and EHSS to deliver value-driven outcomes and ensure a resilient, sustainable, compliant, and competitive sourcing & contracting framework.
Lead sourcing activities with cross-functional teams in developing and executing sourcing projects
Define, build and plan alignment on category strategies for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Drug Product or Packaging
Work with Supply Chain leadership in the establishment, communication, and implementation of business goals and objectives
Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Quality, Technical Operations, EHSS, and other functions as required across the internal network, to deliver value-driven sourcing outcomes aligned with business goals.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies in key sourcing categories that results in a sustainable competitive advantage.
Gather Market Intelligence and trends from third party contract manufacturers.
Build alignment between business needs and market dynamics.
Implement the strategic direction for Supply Chain Sourcing efforts and execute tactical and strategic sourcing processes.
Achieve optimal balance between collaborative engagement with suppliers and competitive pressure, to ensure maximum value is realised.
Guide internal stakeholders through a data-driven supplier selection process.
Manage the contracting process for commercial contracting activities associated with company proprietary commercial and pipeline products.
Support contract negotiations to optimize overall value including financial outcomes, service levels and risk mitigation.
Monitor contracts and pro-actively manage contracting activities with close-out, extension, or renewal according to what’s best for the company.
Prepare and draft contracts in collaboration with the contract business owners and legal teams.
Develop and implement a standard sourcing process appropriate for sourcing of direct goods and services need and aligned with Global strategic sourcing policy.
Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the company Policies and systems, and appropriate regulations in Pharma.
Assist with the preparation and management of departmental budgets.
Builds strategic and trusting relationships through demonstrated technical capability, critical thinking, and collaborative behaviours.
Person Spec
Established business qualification with related experience.
Masters in a Supply Chain or Business-related field preferred.
MUST HAVE 5 years progressive experience in pharma, with API, DS, DP experience desirable.
Strong experience in conducting sourcing projects from inception to execution.
Experience in contract development & negotiation with demonstrated delivered value.
Experience working in a regulated industry with quality management system is desirable, including general knowledge of GMP and CFR’s.
Proven leadership skills – ability to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results.
High energy and passion for excellence.
Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner.
Ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner.
Positive attitude, strong collaboration and interpersonal skills required to effectively address problems and interface with other functional areas while working in a global environment.
Position based in Ireland. Travel domestic and international – up to 20%.
COMPETENCIES
Business Acumen
Influences short and long-term departmental direction.
Supports others in understanding how site goals contribute to the company’s objectives.
Benchmarks externally and develops strategic vision at department level.
Executes on the strategic plan.
Teamwork/Leadership
Acts as a role model/mentor, providing direction and feedback to others in a respectful manner.
Builds cross-site teams that collaborate effectively and deliver milestones.
Adapts a flexible, leadership approach appropriate to the situation, while motivating and inspiring others
Communication
Prepares and delivers clear and effective presentations for senior management across the company.
Communicates effectively by tailoring messages appropriately for internal and external audiences
Accountability
May represent site on global projects.
Ensures accountability for all project aspects from inception through successful delivery.
Translates concepts into accountable action plans and drives implementation.
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