Associate Director, R&D Business Partner - Sourcing & Procurement
Core
Develop and deploy global category strategies for R&D spend, manage major supplier relationships, and lead complex commercial negotiations to deliver business value and sustainability targets.
Role type
Senior IC sourcing and procurement category manager
Builds
Global category strategies and supplier partnerships for R&D
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry, R&D procurement
Required skills
Category management, strategic planning, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, project management, change management, stakeholder management, data-driven analytics, sustainability initiatives
Preferred skills
Experience in R&D/Pharma, leadership of large teams
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead implementation of category plans to ensure process improvement and business value; Develop long-term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area; Support strategic relationship management (customer and supplier); Work alongside Global Procurement Services advising on procurement strategies; Advise on contracts and agreements for sophisticated products and services; Cross-functionally support Global procurement colleagues and collaborate on strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
