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Jazz Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago

Procurement Senior Manager

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$138K/yr - $206K/yr

7+ years exp

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines. The Senior Manager will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for global marketing-related spend, ensuring cost optimization and strong partnerships with Marketing stakeholders.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Accountable for developing, executing, and improving comprehensive category strategies for marketing spend aligned with business objectives

Analyze market trends and benchmark costs to identify opportunities for savings and innovation

Subject matter expert (knowledge of industry, major players, threats, opportunities, terms etc.)

Manage the end-to-end competitive sourcing process (i.e. specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria); Manage an efficient Vendor selection process driving the team towards a timely decision with all risks identified

Negotiate master agreements as well as other associated contracts (SOWs, Change Orders, etc.) and detailed budgets and payment schedules

Partner with Marketing leadership to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support brand and campaign goals

Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels, from Marketer, to Brand Lead to Franchise Head, balancing cost efficiency with quality and speed-to-market

Establish effective cross-functional relationships (Commercial, Quality, Legal, Finance and others) to ensure synergies are delivered and roadblocks mitigated

Appropriately challenging the status quo for process, systems, and people with the goal of streamlining and simplifying

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and continuous improvement

Lead contract negotiations and ensure favorable terms that mitigate risks and maximize value

Monitor supplier performance and drive resolution of disputes or performance issues

Developing a governance model, conducting vendor segmentation, gain buy-in from the business owners, develop a category-wide set of key performance indicators and implement the infrastructure to support ongoing efforts by leading Supplier Business Reviews

Partner with the Business and Finance to produce an annual Budget and regular re-forecasts justifying differences based on negotiated contracts and future projects

Collaborate with Finance to input financial information required for projects, project proposals, make versus buy processes and other strategic scenarios developed by the Business requiring external cost input

Actively track and report on savings as a result of Procurement’s engagement

Qualification

Procurement experienceCategory managementSupplier relationship managementBiotech/pharmaceutical experienceFinancial modelingCoupa platform experienceAnalytical thinkingInfluencing skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or CPSM preferred

Minimum 7 years Procurement experience with progressive responsibility, at least 5 years in marketing category management

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

Excellent verbal and written communication and skills including the ability to effectively tailor communication to varying levels within the organization

Commercially astute, strong planning and analytical skills, including financial modelling, Excel, and Excellent PowerPoint skills essential

Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Ability to influence without direct authority

Proven track record of significant cost reduction