Job Title: Associate Director - Direct Strategic Procurement
At ADVANZ PHARMA, we are a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients' lives by providing specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines they depend on. Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialization of specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Main Purpose of Role:
The Associate Director of Strategic Procurement will source, manage and develop professional relationships and partnerships with third-party suppliers of finished goods, materials, and services to the company through the creation, development, and application of modern strategic procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Understanding of the external supply landscape and trends within the industry.
* Global Category Strategy development and implementation.
* Building of effective, professional relationships with potential/selected suppliers.
* Lead resolution of situations that may arise with supplying partners.
* Lead contract negotiations or renegotiations with each supplier based on the best outcome for the Company.
* Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure that supplier performance is managed and monitored using appropriate KPIs.
* Aim to achieve or surpass any targets on cost of goods that might be agreed.
* Develop and propose a medium and long-term supplier strategy.
* Visit key suppliers or host visits by them to the Company.
* Keep current with market trends and disseminate business intelligence within the Company.
* Any other tasks or responsibilities designated at the discretion of the Company.
Key Accountabilities:
* Global Category Strategy Management.
* Management of CoGs.
* Represent the Company, enhancing its reputation with current/potential suppliers.
About You:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients' lives. For this role, you will also have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications:
* Graduate level (BA/BSc) in relevant subject or equivalent in experience.
* Professional Qualification (MCIPS, MILT or similar).
* MBA or similar.
Experience & Competences:
* Pharmaceutical Purchasing / procurement experience (10 years).
* Strategic Procurement/Category management (5 years).
* Project Management.
* Leadership and people management.
* International experience.
Personal Qualities:
* Motivating department to ensure a high level of performance.
* Positive can-do attitude.
* Role model of desirable behaviors and ways of working.
* Working with integrity.
* Calm and forward-thinking.
* Sets ambitious goals and high standards.
* Strives for quality.
* Persists despite barriers.
* Approaches work with a sense of urgency.
* Commits to action and implements promptly.
* Contributes to the recruitment and development of talented individuals.
Why ADVANZ PHARMA?
The success of any company is driven by its people, and we are no different. At ADVANZ PHARMA, we believe in empowering our people to be entrepreneurs and embrace challenges. We strive to do that inclusively and responsibly, treating all employees with integrity whilst rewarding outcomes and impact.
We offer flexible, agile working options, and you will also enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package of €120,000 - €150,000 per year.