Position Overview:
We are searching for a dynamic Associate Director to join the procurement team. The primary focus of this role will be to establish a Category Management and Strategic Sourcing program for clinical services, actively support the development of a global network of preferred suppliers, and negotiate contractual agreements. This individual will make recommendations to leadership from a stakeholder standpoint, and will leverage experience to improve areas of company-wide procurement, including quality, speed, cost, risk, and ease of use for the business. The Associate director will be a key member in transforming the strategic sourcing function at Beam, and will report directly to the global head of procurement.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of working in a dynamic environment, and possess the ability to successfully interface with multidisciplinary teams and build strong cross-functional relationships.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement Category Management strategies for Clinical Research, Clinical Support Services, Bioanalytical Development, Regulatory and Compliance.
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers. Leverage segmenting suppliers, and implement a structured supplier relationship management program.
- Support stakeholders by identifying risks as part of the Strategic Sourcing process. Coordinate and develop risk mitigation plans that support business growth.
- Sustain annual cost savings targets, while collaborating with stakeholders and finance department.
- Successfully manage RFx source to settle lifecycle. Identify stakeholder requirements, draft RFx documents, facilitate meetings, vendor sessions, and quartley business reviews with key partners.
- Negotiate supply agreement contracts and pricing terms. Partner with legal to support Beam’s internal controls.
- Leverage market research to obtain benchmarking data. Support category management and use data to drive initiatives for the team.
- Develop an annual category business plan to assess category, set goals and objectives, analyze spend, and review plan with key stakeholders for alignment.
- Partner with quality department to ensure that all activities and documentation comply with regulatory requirements.
- Strong focus on cost savings activities, including cost reduction, cost avoidance, and finding value-beyond savings for business owners.
- Ensure accurate reporting of Procurement key performance measures (operational metrics, savings, etc.).
- Work collaboratively with the purchasing team and leadership to develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to build relationships that facilitate realization of business value and savings.
- Participate in ad-hoc category projects and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications :
- 7-10 years' experience in a Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
- Skilled in category management and (experience supporting clinical category preferred).
- Strong experience with negotiation of contract agreements, process and cost improvements.
- Strong process-mapping and process-improvement skills with close attention to detail.
- Ability to define, drive, and translate technical specifications from business functional requirements.
- High degree of customer focus (internal/external) and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and results to a diverse audience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Biotech industry experience strongly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
