Procurement Leader for Drug Delivery Systems
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to direct the development of end-to-end leadership in a rapidly growing spend portfolio within the Drug Delivery Systems space. This includes strategy development, key relationships within the business and managing key supplier relationships.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute end-to-end procurement strategies that align with business needs, including sourcing strategy, negotiations, contract implementation and performance against established targets
- Manage supplier relationships, communicate changes to category strategy, execute joint collaborative initiatives and monitor supplier contract negotiations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal senior stakeholders and connect with, influence and shape the agenda with key internal supply-chain and R&D stakeholders regarding supplier selection for upcoming new product developments and new product introductions
- Manage and prioritize a portfolio of procurement segment specific initiatives and provide updates to global procurement leadership
Qualifications:
- Broad-based understanding of business operations and practices
- High level of proficiency with core procurement skills, such as supplier management and performance, supply market analysis, category management and procurement excellence
- Strong experience in injection-molding, devices or glass primary packaging is preferred
- Expertise in contracting, understanding regulatory, legal, compliance and commercial elements
- Customer orientation, including building and maintaining strong relationships with senior management
- Strong level of credibility with internal customers and with the supplier community
- Strong leadership, vision and strategy setting, communication, influencing, collaboration and talent development skills
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
- Strong procurement background, preferably in the drug delivery systems field
About Us:
We are a world-class organization committed to driving innovation and positively impacting patients' lives. Our team is dedicated to creating a world without disease through the discovery and development of innovative solutions. If you share our passion for improving health and have the skills and expertise to drive change, we would love to hear from you.