Associate Director, Human Resources and Professional Services Category
Core
Leads enterprise Procurement team for Human Resources and Professional Services category, driving strategy, sourcing, supplier management, and value delivery.
Role type
Senior IC category manager (HR & Professional Services)
Builds
Multi-year category plans, sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and governance frameworks for HR and Professional Services spend.
Domain
Life Sciences / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, negotiation, stakeholder management, spend analytics, market intelligence, demand management, risk management, supplier governance, contract lifecycle management, commercial modeling, team leadership, coaching, influence, process efficiency, innovation planning, responsible sourcing, supplier segmentation, RFx development, supplier selection, guided buying, contract compliance.
Preferred skills
Biotechnology/pharmaceutical/healthcare/life sciences industry experience, procurement platforms, eSourcing technology, supplier performance management, CPSM/CIPS/CPM certification.
Technologies
eSourcing technology, procurement platforms, contract lifecycle management tools
Responsibilities
Lead complex sourcing, negotiation, and contracting strategies; coach team members and align sourcing strategies with senior stakeholder roadmaps; establish and manage strategic supplier relationships through business reviews and performance scorecards; determine negotiation strategy and recommended sourcing models; approve team operating cadence and category performance reporting; promote preferred supplier usage and contract compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
