Procurement Advisor

Chiesi FarmaceuticiA • Cary, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chiesi USA Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better. Who we are looking for This is what you will do The Procurement Advisor serves business stakeholders as Procurement Partner within assigned functional areas. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, the Procurement Advisor owns the sourcing and contracting processes for assigned categories. The role requires a willingness to collaborate cross-functionally with others, communicate in a global environment, manage competing priorities, and grow professionally. The scope of business partnership responsibilities will depend on the successful candidate, but may include Commercial Excellence, Compliance, Human Resources, Marketing, Patient Advocacy and Services, and Quality. A colleague joining as Procurement Advisor is expected to step into any of these areas as the Procurement Partner.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ relevant experience and/or a bachelor’s degree in a business- or science-related area
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar software suite
• Customer experience orientation, enabling support excellence for internal stakeholders
• Ability to establish supplier requirements in conjunction with business leaders; measure and drive conformance to requirements; and manage business relationships to achieve desired results
• Demonstrated English proficiency for written, verbal, and face-to-face communication
• Successful management of multiple competing priorities while maintaining high attention to detail
• Ability to use project management skills to update status, key actions, risks, and opportunities
• High level of cultural awareness for regular interaction in global teams

Nice To Haves

• Engagement with one or more of the following: digital innovation, responsible sourcing, supplier relationship management
• Experience working in the life sciences sector
• Expertise with project management approaches and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to use advanced analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail
• Working knowledge of utilizing a large ERP, preferably SAP
• Familiarity with business information dashboards

Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Foster long-term partnerships with our internal stakeholders through collaboration, engagement, and alignment with business strategy and objectives
• Provide procurement support to departments and business units as assigned, including education on procurement policies and tools
• Work with business stakeholders to manage agreements and statements of work (SOW)
• Collaborate with business teams to explore new business requirements, contribute to business cases and initiatives, and plan projects requiring procurement support
• Provide supplier market expertise to business partners
• Strategic Sourcing: Become an SME for the markets within assigned categories, leveraging needed tools and skills to analyze industry trends to steer the category and support internal stakeholders
• Own spend analysis for assigned areas, supporting spend baseline, supplier segmentation, and other strategic sourcing activities
• Through collaboration with internal business partners and Global Procurement colleagues, develop strategies aligned with our business needs
• Within assigned scope, manage the end-to-end RFx process, including preparation of tenders, proposal review, and stakeholder assessment
• Lead negotiation for agreements and statements of work for assigned scope
• Supplier Engagement: Actively participate in initiatives including but not limited to risk assessments, responsible sourcing, and an evaluation program for supplier relationship management
• Lead supplier meetings, such as introductory/overview discussions, capabilities presentations, and business reviews
• Represent regional interests for globally managed suppliers, contributing to optimal relationships for the Chiesi Group while supporting internal business partners
• Encourage supplier participation in tools (assessments, surveys, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the business relationship
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure supplier data and documentation is complete
• Support Initiatives: Provide leadership to one or more of Procurement’s strategic focus areas: procurement excellence, responsible sourcing, supplier relationship management
• Ensure contribution to Global Procurement KPIs, e.g., savings, spend coverage by sustainability assessment, etc.
• Collaborate with Global and regional colleagues to complete Procurement process initiatives
• Serve on Global workstreams as requested

Benefits

• We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support.
• Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market.
• Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees