Job Description:

 
  Provide analytical support for Development commitments outsourced to Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Responsible for: managing the soliciting bids; managing key performance indicators (KPIs) with regards to quality, cost and service; ensure compliance with corporate policies; cross-functionally work with other Strategic Sourcing teams to optimize and leverage global spend with the ultimate goal of reducing costs; and ensuring best practices are shared and followed at each S-P site and are consistent with assisting the company in meeting its goals and objectives.



Assist to design, develop and implement complex spend and bid analysis to support Development outsourcing primarily within Research & Development (Contract manufacturing, Clinical Packaging and Analytical testing etc.)

Maintain and manage centralized Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in regards to quality, cost, and service with the goal of taking the lead to continuously improving metrics year to year


Execute the tactical procurement activities related to the sourcing of commodities and services required to support the Global Supply Chain ensuring on-time deliveries



Support contract negotiations with Contract Research Organizations

Global Strategic Procurement - Ensure global procurement initiatives are supported by and for primarily the R & D division, and implemented to the extent applicable with Master Supply & Service Agreements.


Compliance reporting - Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as it relates to the procure to pay process

Facilitate processing of purchase requisitions utilizing an Ariba platform.

Minimal education required for this job
Bachelors Degree -- Any

Skills
B.A./B.S degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive procurement and or financial/bid analysis experience in the pharmaceutical, health care or chemical industry.

- Strong analytical reasoning capabilities and proven track record managing multiple tasks.

- Cross-functional, Team Member - Prior experience acting in this capacity

- Strategic Sourcing Process - familiar with this sourcing process with proven prior experience

- Contract development, bid analysis, market analysis and negotiation experience required

- e Sourcing knowledge and experience with Ariba a plus


- Strong business acumen and familiar with financial and legal terms including international economies and exchange rates in relation to developing sources of supply internationally

- Strong interpersonal skills, a self starter who can effectively communicate both in writing and orally.

- Demonstrated ability to be able to work both tactically and strategically

- Core competencies in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, and MS Project)

Heidy Guillaume

Recruiting Manager

E: hguillaume@pharmasourcestaffing.com

O: (908) 342 0554