Job Title:
The Global Procurement Director will lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies to meet global business needs.
This individual will work closely with stakeholders to align category priorities with procurement management and drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Leading negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for assigned categories
* Driving value through effective sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management
* Representing Global Procurement by participating in organizational decisions in critical short and long-term impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results
* Ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations and guidelines
* Negotiating contract terms and conditions aligned with corporate priorities and business requirements
* Managing a team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks
Requirements include:
* A bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus 12+ years experience in procurement, preferably including substantial experience in Pharma/BioPharma
* Knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization
* Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams to drive results through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management
* Experience working in a matrixed global organization while driving local priorities within a global framework
* Experience leading manager level professionals in a multi-national firm including writing performance reviews, setting annual objectives, coaching, and developing direct reports
Preferred Qualifications include:
* Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP's, and eRFx systems (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment.