Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners and build adequate material capacities to support business.
Influence business decision-making to deliver ongoing value improvements and drive competitive advantage.
Lead RFPs, applying e-sourcing systems effectively to drive speed to the market and decision-making internally through the tool.
Develop and/or support category sourcing strategy for defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market Intelligence, Supplier evaluations, and sourcing choices.
Proactively engage business partners and/or category managers to identify their needs and incorporate those needs into sub-category strategies.
Develop and lead supplier partnerships / external manufacturing partnerships to drive performance delivery, risk mitigation, and value through supplier-enabled innovation.
Mitigate business risk through the understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory requirements and the use of efficient contracting channels demonstrating standard processes and technology.
Lead, support, or engage as a procurement authority in projects ranging from contracting, supply reliability, innovation, and new product development.
Represent procurement in end-to-end supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and resiliency.

Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced (MBA) degree or focused degree preferred in Business, Life Sciences, or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management, preferably in the Supply Chain Environment
Demonstrated ability to influence and shape projects without direct team/authority and effectively collaborate with differing view points of cross-functional partners and business leaders (e.g., Procurement, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain)
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization can effectively and efficiently move through transitions
Experience in end-to-end supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and/or resiliency
Experience in Advanced Therapies (i.e., cell/gene therapy)
Experience in complex team member environment
Understanding of complexities of Regulated industries
Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing, Materials, and Services
Strong business and finance competence
Proficient experience with one or more of the following areas: supplier performance, supply market analysis, and/or Procurement Excellence

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time
40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time
up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Senior Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement

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