Global Direct Procurement Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Ensure effective management of strategic suppliers with view to building long term strategies
- Identify and develop action plans in support of the overall strategy.
- Implement and lead Global strategic sourcing activities in partnership with relevant functions (eg. Supply, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory)
- Ensure the on time and quality supply of all active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, components, devices and other raw materials for commercial manufacture at our Indivior and external supplier locations.
- Independently manage and develop supplier relationships, to ensure security of supply, supplier performance and innovation
- Measure performance against specified criteria, i.e. supplier performance metrics, Financial quarter COGs assumption analysis, PPV reports, and milestone plans.
- Support delivery of NPD/EPD projects, taking ownership of all commercial aspects, including the market assessment and selection process for new CMOs (Drug Substances and Drug Products).
- Independently negotiate, maintain and renew supplier contracts. Collaborates with Stakeholders to support planning, budgeting and risk management activities for their functions.
- Duties involve applying sound contracting principles and practices coupled with procurement guidelines, business policies and procedures.
- Manage sourcing transactions to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Design, implement and maintain accurate and reliable spend and savings reporting with respect to projects and suppliers.
- Deliver projects that support Supply objectives, e.g BCP projects, second source suppliers etc
- Manage and reports supplier performance as it relates to cost, service and quality.
- Ensure compliance to all company policies and government laws.
- Initiates RFPs / RFQs, analyses bids, negotiates for best and final offer and awards bid packages.
- Work directly with project team members, suppliers and contractors to define project requirements and scopes of work, requests for proposal and bid submittals.
- Develop and execute strategies and tactics to source and commit procurement.
- Work with legal and functions to initiate agreements, evaluates contract terms, adherence to agreed upon scope of work and follows through to signed execution.
- Support project team activities aligning procurement activities and project timelines.
- Prepare routine procurement reports as required.
- Achieve financial targets and meeting business and category objectives.
- Continually identify new opportunities for cost reduction across their portfolio.
- Analyse spend areas to identify and manage vulnerability to the business and to strive for continual improved quality of supply.
- Develop and execute robust Business Continuity Plans
- Professional, prompt and proactive handling of all issues and projects within the portfolio, both internally and externally.
- SAP: Maintain specific raw materials pricing and raise occasional indirect POs
- Manage and drive relevant change control projects identified by Supplier(s) or Indivior,
- Excellent proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Advanced PC skills (specifically Excel, PowerPoint applications).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to build successful relationships with a variety of individuals and between various departments, sites, functions and levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, able to prioritize work, strong teamwork skills and independent worker.
- Well organized, detail oriented, ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising standards.
- Strong motivational and leadership qualities.
- Strong problem-solving skills, an ability to think and act strategically, provide intellectual leadership and drive project change.
- Ability to effectively interact with and influence people at all levels.
- Attention to detail and strong numerical skills
- Familiar with SAP ERP systems
- Strongly developed supplier relationship skills with demonstrated delivery of increased value to your organization.
- Demonstrated results in building successful stakeholder relationships, creating collaborative sourcing strategies and delivering benefits to the business.
- Strong change agent with proven ability to manage long cycle projects.
- Strong financial analysis and negotiating skills.
- Change management experience. Able to identify and deliver transformational opportunities successfully.
- Experience with management and drive of cross-functional projects, including the use of structured change controls processes and tools.
- Extensive knowledge of procurement strategies, tactics, negotiations and contracting skills.
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays
- Flexible working; core hours are 10am-3pm, and we offer upto 2 days working from home/ week for office based roles, as well as a flexible Friday programme, subject to completion of contractual hours.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- 10% company pension
- EAP service including Legal, Health and Wellbeing support
- Optional Health Insurance with BUPA
- Company Death in Service and Payment Protection Insurance
- Access to platform for discounts on such as gym membership, shopping, holidays
- Our Guiding Principles, Core Values and Vision provide a culture that unites and guides our employees.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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