Associate Director, Engineering & Technical Services Procurement

Iovance Biotherapeutics

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Engineering & Technical Services Procurement is responsible for the execution of the procurement process for requests within and across Engineering, Manufacturing, Site MRO Services, Technical Development, and other categories as needed. This role is accountable for partnering with senior stakeholders to drive an integrated and aligned category strategy that optimizes business value and savings impact through sourcing, strategic planning, and external spend management. The Associate Director possesses deep knowledge of relevant categories and demonstrated experience in driving end-to-end sourcing processes that deliver breakthrough results. This position requires balancing the dynamic needs of the internal business, evolving market conditions, and supplier capabilities to deliver the best overall procurement benefit. The Associate Director supports business stakeholders in operationalizing both their short and long-term objectives by interfacing with appropriate external vendor networks to implement cost-effective solutions that simultaneously reduce supply risk. This position collaborates with Legal to secure the best contractual terms protecting Iovance’s intellectual property and securing goods and services. The position is responsible for ensuring all sourcing requests are executed in line with business strategies and in compliance with relevant policies and procedures, including preferred vendor programs, legal and quality agreements. This position will report to the Director, Procurement and will work closely with Legal, Finance, Manufacturing, Site Services, Engineering, Technical Development, and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement, Finance, or a related area
Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics on the buy-side (and the sell-side), but also the internal knowledge and “language of the business”
Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems

Responsibilities

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