Associate Director, Procurement: Supplier Enablement, Risk Management and Analytics

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

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About The Position

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions. The Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) organization is accountable for driving and delivering Procurement value to support stakeholders’ and organizational strategic objectives. The GSP function delivers value to BioMarin by leading transformation change and implementing industry leading category strategies that directly support the corporate strategy. The GSP organization leverages market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of good and services and management of BioMarin’s growing third party spend of $1B+. Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners, GSP helps bring innovative new medicines to patients. The Associate Director, Supplier Enablement, Risk Management and Analytics, will lead a team of procurement professionals who are focused on all aspects of the supplier lifecycle management- including supplier onboarding, supplier master data, supplier enablement, risk management and analytics. This role must implement industry leading practices, develop relationships with stakeholders across the business, collaborate with global suppliers throughout the onboarding, enablement, risk and analytics processes, and drive innovation and continuous improvement in the ways of working. You will provide mentoring and management to ensure team engagement and professional development for direct reports. This role is responsible for a team of procurement professionals in supporting BioMarin in the following areas: Ensure colleagues understand the internal process to request new suppliers Support suppliers throughout the onboarding and maintenance processes Streamline the exception process for onboarding patients and Health Care Professionals Perform continuous improvement by updating and cleansing of supplier master data Ensure necessary supplier data is being collected for both internal and external reporting requirements Implement an adoption and engagement strategy for suppliers on the SAP Business Network Identify strategic opportunities to streamline the Source to Pay process Drive the development and execution of a global supplier risk management strategy Set and execute the analytics strategy and implementation roadmap Champion the organization’s ESG and DEI initiatives through supplier management This role will collaborate closely with category leaders from across the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization, colleagues across the company, as well as suppliers themselves as our team facilities the supplier lifecycle management process.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with supplier onboarding, risk management, analytics, sourcing and procurement, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
Specific knowledge and expertise in supplier onboarding, master data maintenance, supplier risk management, sourcing and procurement KPIs and metrics
Strong people management and team leadership experience
Results-driven mindset and capabilities
Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills with comfort working cross-functionally to gather information and resolve conflicts
Motivated, high-energy, curious, self-starter and strong business mindset
Experience with procurement technology, ideally in SAP / Ariba
Demonstrated agility to navigate change, resilience through complexity, and a strategic mindset that translates leadership priorities into practical roadmaps that deliver results
Proven ability to act as a multiplier, by creating clarity, alignment, and momentum, inspiring and empowering others, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and scaling impact through effective delegation, coaching, and alignment
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
Area of Specialization: Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Supplier Risk Management, operations, and analytics.
Experience in procurement and supply chain management in a global capacity, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.
10+ years of experience in Procurement/ Sourcing/ Supply Chain
Expertise in Procurement tools such as SAP / Ariba SLP
Demonstrated expertise in defining the requirements needed and streamlined process to onboard and maintain suppliers, maximizing opportunities to enable a seamless source to pay process
Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing a supplier risk management program
Strong knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion opportunities within the supplier lifecycle management process
Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environment
Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partners
Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skills
Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Ideally in the pharmaceutical industry
Preferably within the pharmaceutical sector

Responsibilities

Ensure colleagues understand the internal process to request new suppliers
Support suppliers throughout the onboarding and maintenance processes
Streamline the exception process for onboarding patients and Health Care Professionals
Perform continuous improvement by updating and cleansing of supplier master data
Ensure necessary supplier data is being collected for both internal and external reporting requirements
Implement an adoption and engagement strategy for suppliers on the SAP Business Network
Identify strategic opportunities to streamline the Source to Pay process
Drive the development and execution of a global supplier risk management strategy
Set and execute the analytics strategy and implementation roadmap
Champion the organization’s ESG and DEI initiatives through supplier management
Collaborate closely with category leaders from across the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization, colleagues across the company, as well as suppliers themselves as our team facilities the supplier lifecycle management process.
Provide leadership to the team, actively participate and contribute to the GSP vision and roadmap, have a strong understanding of all GSP capabilities and strategies, be a strong advocate for the GSP organization across the company.
Align with GSP peers to develop and operational strategies; ensure alignment with overall GSP goals; closely partner with functional risk owners across the company.
Maintain an active understanding of industry trends and functional practices through participation in industry organizations, leveraging existing memberships with market intelligence providers, executive and professional forums, and intelligence and analytics providers, bringing knowledge to the team and stakeholders.
Be the subject matter expect on evolving procurement practices and standards that may be rapidly changing internally and externally.
Improve upon existing and create new and improved strategies for onboarding suppliers globally, continuously updating of supplier master data, and enabling of top suppliers onto the SAP Business Network to streamline our Source to Pay processes.
Develop a supplier risk management roadmap that supports the initial vetting and continuous monitoring of supplier risk, collaborate with risk owners across the company to streamline and compile risk elements into a centralized view for a 360 degree risk profile, develop a proactive approach in identification, analysis, documentation and communication of supplier risks to cross-functional stakeholders to ensure stable and efficient supplier governance strategies.
Help the team prioritize and implement operational and strategic strategies.
Drive to measurable outcomes by developing KPIs and metrics to track performance.
Provide strategy and operational input into transformation efforts, process and technology solutions; collaborate across the value stream to optimize outputs; create a multi-year road map of opportunities.
Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, actively support audit efforts as needed.