Key Responsibilities
1. Carve-out Management: Lead and support procurement activities related to business carve-outs and divestments, including due diligence, planning, and execution.
2. Vendor & Contract Management: Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with company policies.
3. Strategic Sourcing: Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability to drive value and efficiency.
4. Cost Optimization: Analyze spend, identify savings opportunities, and implement improvement strategies.
5. Risk Mitigation: Monitor supplier, contractual, and compliance risks, ensuring business continuity and alignment.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departments such as IT, Finance, Legal, and Quality to support organizational goals.
7. Reporting & Analytics: Develop KPIs, track performance, and provide actionable procurement insights.
8. Policy Development: Support the creation and implementation of procurement standards and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
9. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s or certifications such as CIPS/CPSM preferred).
10. Experience: 7– years in indirect procurement with 3–5 years focused on carve-outs or divestments.
11. Skills: Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
12. Experience in procurement within a CDMO or manufacturing environment.
13. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
14. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
15. Technical Proficiency: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), ERP/procurement systems.