Regeneron - Senior Category Procurement Manager - Central & Specialty Labs

The Senior Manager, Specialty Labs Category Management will be responsible to develop & lead the category strategies in support of Global Development including, but not limited to, central and specialty laboratory. We are looking for someone who actively partners and advises Regeneron teams on supply market dynamics and leading practices which improve value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness. The ideal candidate works effectively with ambiguity to anticipate future business requirements in complex and/or multiple business unit partner categories. This person develops strategies to meet future demands and to create a competitive supply advantage and to own the Supplier Management Program including risk, performance, relationship, and supplier development pillars.

A typical day might include:

• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
• Responsible for contractual agreements, works with internal legal department, and drives any changes that are critical to Regeneron’s interest
• Develops and implements the Category Management strategy to optimize value from the supply base
• Oversees & coordinates regional/global requests for proposals, negotiates contracts, and ensures contract objectives are delivered (savings, SLAs, etc.); ensures compliance with pricing agreements and internal policies/procedures
• Manages supplier relationships and ensures performance and accountability are tracked and improved
• Develops and manages program policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Company guidelines, related laws, and governmental guidelines.
• Informs and influences decision making at the management level
• Manages supplier integration plans of all goods and services for consumption by internal partners, business unit, or function
• Identifies projects to apply sourcing and procurement methodologies at the level
• Coaches and develops proficiency in procurement technical skills among direct reports (if applicable), peers, junior team members, and sourcing managers

Category Management:

• Leads the supply market evaluation process by using all available market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools
• 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
• Accountable for implementing the global Category Management strategy
• Authority to act as the primary relationship manager to the supplier’s leadership team
• Develops and leads the framework negotiation plan for the regional/global category strategy using a leader mastery level skill set
• Coaches category and sourcing managers to ensure consistent execution of the Supplier Management Program
• Responsible to conduct negotiations with key suppliers at their regional/global leadership level

This role might be for you if you have:

• Bachelor’s plus 8+ years of relevant, progressive experience, to preferably include 6 years directly in sourcing Pharma/Biotech. OR Master’s plus 6+ years of relevant, progressive experience, to preferably include 4 years directly in sourcing within Pharma/Biotech.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple/other categories
• Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, GEP, Ariba, Other)
• Ability to demonstrate standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Leader level proficiency using negotiations skills
• Cost modeling knowledge
• Ability to formulate presentations and business cases
• Ability to build consensus, teamwork, and creativity within a collaborative team with limited supervision
• 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.

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