Senior Procurement Category Manager - R&D

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Category Management who will develop & lead the global category strategy within Research & Development (R&D) supporting critical contract research organization (CRO) non-clinical and pre-clinical study requirements and External Research Services category of spend. This role actively partners and advises Regeneron regional/global teams on supply market dynamics and leading practices which increase value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness. This role works effectively with ambiguity to anticipate future business requirements in complex and/or multiple business partners categories. This person develops strategies to meet future demands and to create a competitive supply advantage. The Senior Manager owns the Supplier Management Program including risk, performance, relationship, and supplier development pillars. Ensuring the regional/global strategy is consistently deployed in individual markets by collaborating with sourcing managers.

• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Responsible for regional/global contractual agreements, works with internal legal department, and drives any changes that are critical to Regeneron’s interest
• Develops and executes the Category Management strategy to optimize value from the regional/global supply base
• Oversees & coordinates regional/global requests for proposals, negotiates regional/global contracts, and ensures contract objectives are delivered (savings, SLAs, etc.); ensures compliance with regional/global pricing agreements and internal policies/procedures
• Manages regional/global supplier relationships and ensures performance and accountability are tracked/improved
• Develops and manages program policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Company guidelines, related laws, and governmental guidelines.
• Manages supplier integration plans of all goods and services for consumption by internal stakeholders, business unit, or function
• Coaches and develops proficiency in procurement technical skills among direct reports (if applicable), peers, junior team members, and sourcing managers
• Creates the Supplier Management Program for the category including risk, performance, relationship, and supplier development pillars with collective input from the individual market sourcing managers
• Authority to act as the primary relationship manager to the supplier's regional/global leadership team
• Develops and leads the framework negotiation plan for the regional/global category strategy using a leader mastery level skill set

• Bachelor’s plus 8+ years of relevant, progressive experience, preferably including 6 years directly in sourcing Pharma/Biotech. OR Master’s plus 6+ years of relevant, progressive experience, Pharma/Biotech preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple categories
• Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, iCertis, Ariba)
• Ability to leverage business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Leader level proficiency using negotiations skills
• Cost modeling knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to formulate presentations and business cases
• Ability to build consensus, teamwork, and creativity within a collaborative team
• Program management experience and project management experience required

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.