Manager - Direct and FC&L Procurement

Role & responsibilities

• Drive the definition and implementation of global direct material category strategies aligned to regional and global business needs
• Partner with collaborators to manage category priorities, sourcing decisions, and procurement activities across direct materials
• Lead negotiations, contracting, and supplier management to deliver cost savings, cash flow improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Ensure category activities align with GxP and applicable regulatory standards
• Collaborate with Legal to negotiate contract terms and conditions aligned to business requirements
• Use market intelligence, supplier insights, and data analytics to inform decision-making and improve category performance
• Contribute to organizational decisions and initiatives that shape global procurement capabilities and category outcomes
• You operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment and build strong, trusted relationships with internal and external partners.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field with progressive experience in procurement, including Pharma/Biopharma.
• Proven experience managing category strategies, sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationships across direct materials or related categories.
• Strong negotiation capability with understanding of cost structures, rates, and supply market dynamics.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams to deliver results across procurement activities.
• Experience supporting supplier evaluation processes using market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.
• Knowledge of global procurement processes and operating models within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to demonstrate data and analytics to drive category decisions and project outcomes
• Experience managing or coaching professional-level employees preferred.
• Working knowledge of sourcing and contracting tools, ERP systems, and eRFx platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zycus, Ariba) preferred.
• Proficiency in standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and collaborator management skills with the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.