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 strategic sourcing manager (R&D/Pharma)
Builds
Global category strategies and supply base capabilities 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 engagement, data-driven analytics, sustainability initiative leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in R&D/Pharma, leadership of cross-functional teams
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead implementation of category plans to ensure process improvement and business value; Develop long-term strategic plans for agreed spend areas; Support strategic relationship management for customers and suppliers; Advise on contracts and agreements for sophisticated products and services; Collaborate with Global Procurement Services on strategy setting and completion.