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Sr. Category Manager Direct Sourcing & Proc.

Employer
Emergent BioSolutions
Location
Gaithersburg, MD, US
Start date
Dec 4, 2020

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Discipline
Administration, Human Resources/Recruiting
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
BioCapital

Job Details

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

This role will be Part of the forming Direct sourcing team and responsible for strategic sourcing for assigned categories to drive on time supply, right quality, cost savings and ensure best value purchasing decisions.

Lead the Global Packaging Category, manage negotiation to drive YOY savings, sourcing processes and selection, contracting, delivery, quality and cost performance, as well as the overall relationship management between Company and the respective supplier base.
Lead R&D sourcing for the Device BU, support all development programs, including sourcing of API, PKG and relevant components for the devices' development up to commercialization.

A successful candidate will be expected to lead a sourcing category cross all sites and multiple internal customers, drive strategy and manage supplier relationship,
This role will require a self-motivated, hands-on, positive thinker that enjoys a constantly changing and dynamic work environment. This position is located in Gaithersburg, MD.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Manage the Global Packaging Category, set global strategy, risk mitigation, preferred supplier list and drive YOY cost saving.
  • Work closely with the Sites' Sourcing Managers for drive a cohesive strategy.
  • Lead supplier management activities, negotiation, sourcing, contracting, delivery, quality and cost performance, as well as the overall relationship management between Company and the respective supplier base.
  • Manage R&D sourcing for the Device BU. Support all development programs, including sourcing of API, PKG and relevant components for the devices.
  • Manage development agreements and secure future support (including CMO when needed)
  • Aligned R&D new materials with Emergent commercial strategy, while selecting suppliers with the relevant quality, capacity, price and availability.
  • The role will focus on holistic value creation, blending a need for outstanding business partnering alongside category and supplier management excellence. The role has broad responsibility for ensuring that the category strategy and delivery reflect the broader business requirements of the organization and the internal customers.
  • Responsible for the achievement of established KPI's and goals for materials category
  • Builds effective and collaborative relationships with vendors and employees on all levels
  • Deliver sustainable business value including supply assurance, risk mitigation, cost, quality and service levels with business partners
  • Lead internal process across Emergent for early purchasing involvement through supplier sourcing, selection process including capabilities assessment, technical evaluation and cost/price analysis
  • Provide leadership and guidance to analyze supplier's operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality and delivery requirements
  • Globally Negotiate with our suppliers, for competitive price, and sign long term supply agreement when suitable. Actively pursue Cost Reduction opportunities in accordance with overall Emergent global sourcing strategies and deliver the yearly savings targets.
  • Execute industry-standard sourcing strategist/processes, tools and measurements in conjunction with Legal and Finance.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Science, Eng. or related field required.
  • MBA preferred.
  • 7 years of Direct Sourcing and category management within the Pharma or related industry.
  • Manage global Packaging and/or API category is preferred
  • R&D sourcing experience including Devices is preferred.
  • Global contract negotiations and YOY cost savings.
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully working in a matrixed environment


Emergent BioSolutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy .

Emergent BioSolutions does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Emergent BioSolutions by search/recruiting agencies not already on Emergent BioSolutions' approved agency list shall become the property of Emergent BioSolutions and if the candidate is subsequently hired by Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent BioSolutions shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

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Company

Emergent BioSolutions is a global life sciences company whose mission is to protect and enhance life. Through our specialty products and contract development and manufacturing services, we are dedicated to providing solutions that address public health threats. Through social responsibility, we aim to build healthier and safer communities. We aspire to deliver peace of mind to our patients and customers so they can focus on what’s most important in their lives. In working together, we envision protecting or enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030. For more information visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Twitter.

Stock Symbol: EBS

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Company info
Website
Phone
240-631-3200
Location
400 Professional Drive
Suite 400
Gaithersburg
Maryland
20879
United States

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