Duration: 3 months to start

Job Description

• We are excited to launch our expanded Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) R&D team to support the client’s Global Portfolio in new modalties of intervention and therapeutic  areas and help deliver important medicines to our patients. The GSS R&D organization is on a transformative path to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the business.
• Through our “Growth Through Innovation (GTI)” program, you will help to drive the success of our R&D organization while ensuring we can meet our business goal of delivering important medicines to patients suffering from rare disease to 100 countries worldwide.
• In this role, you will be responsible for developing and leading category strategies in support of Lab Consumables, Equipment & Services. 
• You will be partnering and advising key stakeholders on supply market dynamics and leading practices which improve value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness.
• Your primary focus will be helping to establish a best practices Category Management and Strategic Sourcing program for Lab Consumables, Equipment and Services actively supporting the development a global network of preferred and strategic suppliers. Strategic vision and tactical execution are key to success in this role.

• Develop and execute clear category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement strategies for Lab Consumables, Equipment and Services. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective alignment that support business requirements while appropriately managing quality, speed, cost, risk and ease-of-use.
• Be knowledgeable in market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management. Use this knowledge to optimize results and drive a high standard of excellence.
• Lead sourcing events, initiate and negotiate contracts and agreements for commercial terms.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve issues related to supplier performance.    
• Develop and foster a supplier experience that nurtures the perception of the client as a “customer of choice.”

• 7+ years Bio-Pharma industry experience with extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management
• Exceptional negotiation skills; you are a tenacious problem-solver with a focus on building mutually beneficial relationships
• Excellent communication and ability to influence others

• Bachelor Degree ; Advanced Degree ; CPSM or equivalent
• Subject expertise in the Lab Consumables, Equipment & Services