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Job Description
Job Title:- Senior Sourcing Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Location:- Foster City CA
JOB DESCRIPTION:
. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases including HIV viral hepatitis and cancer. Company operates in more than 35 countries worldwide with headquarters in Foster City California.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management will lead strategic sourcing activities and projects as assigned across multiple categories. This may include leading supplier selection projects contract negotiation project management managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships providing strategic sourcing support for other members of the strategic sourcing team or new product development as well as purchasing and inventory management of components. You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others bidding selecting and managing multiple activities and projects. This position is based at the site in Foster City CA and is eligible for the GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead or provide support to members of the strategic sourcing and supplier management team for projects and activities such as contract negotiations supplier selection planning and preparation for CMO and supplier business reviews.
Lead/support strategic sourcing projects as required in developing and maintaining processes in areas such as contract management process end to end supplier RFP process establishing a process for managing supplier performance data or others as assigned.
Lead/support preparation reviewing challenging and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations Technical Development. Quality Assurance Analytical Operations etc.).
Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.
Responsible for procurement purchase order placement and inventory management of components as required.
Support annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects.
Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers publishes meeting minutes.
Participates in solving issues of high complexity.
Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner.
Support product team needs for the selection of suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization.
Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met.
Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years experience.
Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).
Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts)
Ability to lead cross functional teams
Strong people management skills
Experience negotiating contractual agreements
Experience with combination Products preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills
Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Project management experience and/or certification are a plus
This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel
CORE VALUES
Integrity (Doing Whats Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Change Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Supplier Management
- Management Reporting
- E-procurement
- Mentoring
- negotiation
- Contracts
