Associate Director Global Procurement

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill an Associate Director Global Procurement, R&D position within our team. In this role you will be responsible for all Procurement activities in support of the global clinical CRO category. As an Associate Director will manage categories with high degree of complexity, as well as executing challenging supplier negotiations and delivering high service level to the business. In this role, you must demonstrate the capability to proactively manage a supply base and maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness by working collaboratively with business unit. In this role, a typical day may include the following: Help define and implement the global CRO Category strategy to serve global and regional business needs. Work closely with stakeholders to lead discussions related to the CRO Category and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders. Manage negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the CRO Category as assigned. Work with leadership to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities. Manage category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable. Demonstrate knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities. Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements. Can directly or through a matrix structure, manage team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks (if applicable.) Can provide coaching and guidance on job performance and career development to direct reports (if applicable) and provides leadership examples for the organization. Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.

Requirements

• Can negotiate contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements.
• Have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other)
• Have the ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Have used external data sources, market information, and supplier engagement to constantly improve Regeneron’s knowledge of supply market dynamics.
• Are able to demonstrate success managing cross-functional teams to drive results in Clinical Trial categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Can demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
• To be considered for this role you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study plus progressive experience in procurement, preferably including experience in Pharma/BioPharma.
• Associate Director level: 10+ years of experience in relevant experience, functions or industries.

Responsibilities

• Help define and implement the global CRO Category strategy to serve global and regional business needs.
• Work closely with stakeholders to lead discussions related to the CRO Category and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders.
• Manage negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the CRO Category as assigned.
• Work with leadership to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
• Manage category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements.
• Can directly or through a matrix structure, manage team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks (if applicable.)
• Can provide coaching and guidance on job performance and career development to direct reports (if applicable) and provides leadership examples for the organization.
• Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director