Executive Director, Product Development, Analytical Services & Direct Material
Core
Lead the integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the Product Development & Analytical Services organization, harmonizing category strategies and governance for a $1B spend portfolio across the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing leader (procurement)
Builds
Category strategies, supplier partnerships, and cohesive procurement functions
Domain
Biopharmaceutical procurement
Required skills
Global procurement leadership, Organizational design & change management, Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier relationship management, Business partnering, Risk management, Sustainability focus, Project management, Market insight
Preferred skills
Ariba proficiency, Industry certifications (CPM, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM)
Technologies
Ariba
Responsibilities
Lead integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the existing Product Development & Analytical Services organization; Establish common governance, category management routines, and reporting standards across sub-functions; Develop and implement long-term category strategies; Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement; Lead change management to build a cohesive team culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC