Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management OSD

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Position: Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management OSD
Location: Foster City CA 94404
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Hybrid

Key Responsibilites

The Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management OSD is responsible for leading external manufacturing supplier portfolio and is responsible for sourcing contracting supplier relationship management (SRM) supplier portfolio strategy and market and risk intelligence and risk mitigation.
This role manages business relationships with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers supporting the Small Molecule OSD Clinical and Commercial product portfolio.
This person in this role has significant experience leading strategic sourcing negotiations and supplier strategies that optimize value for the business.
Additionally the person has excellent communication and collaboration skills and builds strategic partnerships internally and with suppliers.

Essential Functions

Leads strategic sourcing contracting supplier strategy supplier relationship management (SRM) and market and risk intelligence and mitigation for suppliers supporting the OSD clinical and commercial product portfolio.
Develops and implements the supplier portfolio strategy for the modality. Leads sourcing contract negotiations competitive bidding process ensures contract compliance and SRM. Uses standardized tools for sourcing and contracting processes.
Responsible for executing SRM governance for suppliers based on segmentation and governance model. Leads JSC and BRM meetings including coordinating with internal stakeholders on agenda meeting dates etc.
Lead the external network (for assigned modality/area) assessment and mitigation of market and supplier risks.
Leads/oversees RFPs/RFQs/RFIs.
Negotiate Contracts: Confidentiality Agreements Master Supply and Services Agreements Amendments PSAs and SOWs and LOI/MOU s as needed.
Represent assigned modality/area on governance committees as needed/assigned.
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement projects.
Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development and Commercial CDMO and material supplier capabilities offerings capacities etc. as they relate to potential or known Client pipeline needs.
Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure SSSM supports PDM and stakeholder strategic objectives.

Qualifications

At least 7 years experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in Strategic Sourcing (or equivalent) function.
Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts).
Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills including cross functional projects.
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.
This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses prim...

Key Responsibilites

The Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management OSD is responsible for leading external manufacturing supplier portfolio and is responsible for sourcing contracting supplier relationship management (SRM) supplier portfolio strategy and market and risk intelligence and risk mitigation.
This role manages business relationships with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers supporting the Small Molecule OSD Clinical and Commercial product portfolio.
This person in this role has significant experience leading strategic sourcing negotiations and supplier strategies that optimize value for the business.
Additionally the person has excellent communication and collaboration skills and builds strategic partnerships internally and with suppliers.

Essential Functions

Leads strategic sourcing contracting supplier strategy supplier relationship management (SRM) and market and risk intelligence and mitigation for suppliers supporting the OSD clinical and commercial product portfolio.
Develops and implements the supplier portfolio strategy for the modality. Leads sourcing contract negotiations competitive bidding process ensures contract compliance and SRM. Uses standardized tools for sourcing and contracting processes.
Responsible for executing SRM governance for suppliers based on segmentation and governance model. Leads JSC and BRM meetings including coordinating with internal stakeholders on agenda meeting dates etc.
Lead the external network (for assigned modality/area) assessment and mitigation of market and supplier risks.
Leads/oversees RFPs/RFQs/RFIs.
Negotiate Contracts: Confidentiality Agreements Master Supply and Services Agreements Amendments PSAs and SOWs and LOI/MOU s as needed.
Represent assigned modality/area on governance committees as needed/assigned.
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement projects.
Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development and Commercial CDMO and material supplier capabilities offerings capacities etc. as they relate to potential or known Client pipeline needs.
Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure SSSM supports PDM and stakeholder strategic objectives.

Qualifications

At least 7 years experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in Strategic Sourcing (or equivalent) function.
Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts).
Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills including cross functional projects.
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.
This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.