Associate Director, Procurement

Genmab • Plainsboro Township, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.
Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!
Role
Global Procurement is a key enabler of Genmab’s strategic transformation – supporting speed, operational efficiency, and financial performance. As Genmab scales and accelerates its pipeline, Procurement plays a pivotal role in driving time-to-market for new therapies through optimized sourcing strategies, digital solutions, and strategic partnerships.
Our vision is to build a best-in-class, data-driven procurement organization that supports the fast-moving and complex needs of a global biotech leader.
As a Category Lead within the indirect spend category, you will play a key role in shaping and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across the commercial area, in close collaboration with a colleague based in Denmark. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and managing end-to-end procurement processes.
Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure that sourcing activities align with business needs while delivering cost efficiencies, compliance, and long-term value.
You will join the Global Procurement team and report to the Senior Director, Global Procurement, Commercial Services. This is a hybrid position based in Princeton, USA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant industry experience, or 10+ years of Strategic Procurement experience, with a strong focus on Indirect Procurement, preferably within Pharma/Biotech
• Demonstrated expertise in category management and strategic sourcing within indirect spending categories (e.g. Marketing, Communication, Professional Services, IT, HR etc.)
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies for complex indirect spend portfolios
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing commercially valuable agreements
• Experience working in global, virtual, and cross-functional teams
• High proficiency in spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier performance management
• Strong stakeholder management skills across functions and geographies
• Proficiency in e-procurement platforms (SAP, Coupa, or similar)
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy Development
• Define and implement sourcing strategies for the commercial categories
• Analyze internal demand and external market trends to set long-term category direction.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and value generation.
• Supplier Management
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, conduct regular reviews, and manage risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Act as a trusted partner to business units on sourcing and commercial matters.
• Align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• RFPs and Contract Management
• Prepare and run (RFP, RFI) processes.
• Evaluate bids and conduct negotiations.
• Manage contracts from creation to execution, ensuring compliance and tracking milestones.
• Spend Analysis and Reporting
• Analyze category spend, identify trends, and track savings.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on category performance.
• Utilize procurement tools and dashboards for visibility and decision-making.
• Procurement Support
• Support ad hoc procurement projects across the organization.
• Contribute to cross-category initiatives, including process improvements and supplier evaluations.
• Assist other category teams as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
• Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
• Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses

What This Job Offers

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