Sr. Director, Global Procurement
Adare Pharma Solutions
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
- 401k with a highly competitive match
- Generous PTO, including floating holidays
- Career growth and internal opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Performance-based bonus
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Contributing to evolution of Adare’s Global Procurement strategy, in consultation with VP, Global Procurement & Supply Chain for sourcing products and aligning it to Adare’s Business strategy, including identifying potential suppliers, assessing their capabilities, and managing the procurement process
- Leading direct and indirect procurement value capture, through price benchmarking analysis and supplier discovery
- Contributing to evolution of Adare’s Sustainable Procurement strategy, in consultation with ESG, Global Director and VP, Global Procurement and Supply Chain
- Liaising with external Purchasing Groups, and finding saving opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with Adare’s procurement requirements in the selection of contractors, concessionaires, consultants, and individuals providing goods or services
- Developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Representing Adare in negotiating contracts with suppliers
- Overseeing the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials
- Ensuring requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment are processed in a timely manner
- Resolving vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
- Directing and coordinating activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies
- Negotiating prices with vendors to ensure the best value for money while maintaining profitability for the organization
- Overseeing material procurement activities, including ordering materials from suppliers and reviewing invoices to ensure accuracy
- Reviewing bids from potential suppliers of goods and services, and makes purchase decisions based on price, quality, and other factors
- Creating a list of suppliers based on their ability to meet the needs of the business, and monitoring existing suppliers to ensure that they continue to provide high-quality products or services
- Coordinating with accounting staff to ensure that invoices are paid promptly
- Reviewing supplier contracts to make sure they comply with legal requirements and industry standards
- Reviewing purchase orders to make sure that orders are complete and accurately specified
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain Management and 10+ years of related experience required. Knowledge of economics, accounting, business law, business communication and statistics.
- 10+ years of experience in a procurement role, as a buyer, purchasing agent or procurement manager, in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education or government.
- Experience in Supply Chain Management a plus
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
- Experience leading teams, directly and indirectly
- Proven ability to communicate with suppliers and other stakeholders to reach mutually beneficial agreements. Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable prices for goods and services
- Analytical skills to assess a situation and determine the best course of action and the best way to meet company’s needs.
- Strategic thinking to consider the long-term effects of actions and to make decisions that affect the company’s financial stability in the best interest of the company.
- Leadership skills to oversee and effectively lead a global team of procurement professionals. Ability to delegate tasks, provide constructive feedback and motivate the team to work hard.
- Proven experience of Sustainable Procurement practices
- Advanced skills in writing and report preparation are required
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization to change, build trust and credibility quickly
- Ability to drive changes
- DMAIC approach for managing complex projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel
- Intermediate to advanced skills with the following applications preferred:
- Microsoft AX
- SAP
- Ability to accommodate up to 10% travel
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIESBenefits
- Medical/dental/vision/life – low employee premiums
- 401k with a highly competitive match
- Generous PTO, including floating holidays
- Career growth and internal opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Performance-based bonus
- Employee Recognition Programs
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES