Associate Director, Vendor Integration & Strategic Liaison Lead
Core
Lead the assessment, redesign, and optimization of sourcing and category management processes to drive efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation within a global pharmaceutical organization.
Role type
Senior IC process optimization and sourcing strategy lead
Builds
Optimized sourcing workflows, automated digital tools, and standardized category management processes
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry + Procurement/Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Process optimization, sourcing and category management, digital enablement, performance management, stakeholder engagement, change management, data analytics, automation implementation, strategic planning
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, experience with digital procurement platforms, industry benchmarking, innovation mindset
Technologies
Digital sourcing tools, analytics platforms, automation workflows
Responsibilities
Lead assessment and redesign of sourcing processes; Implement best practices and automation; Partner with IT to deploy digital tools; Define and track KPIs for process performance; Engage cross-functional stakeholders for process integration; Execute change management strategies for new processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
