The Research and Development Sourcing & Procurement organization needs support in conducting strategic sourcing initiatives for drug discovery and development, requiring high-quality market intelligence, strategic analysis, and reporting to optimize supplier relationships, manage risks, and achieve cost reductions.
Requirements
- Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with TIBCO Spotfire or other data analytic/visualization tools
- Experience with using Excel to manage large data sets
- Knowledge of data collection methods (polls, focus groups, surveys)
- Experience with using SharePoint or other similar collaboration websites
Responsibilities
- prepares and conducts market intelligence gathering and strategic analysis
- pre-negotiation planning; RFIs, RFP/Qs, and e-auctions
- quotation analysis and cost modeling
- financial solvency analysis, risk assessments, FCPA verification, and other compliance / due diligence assessments
- supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution
- budget planning process support and ongoing spend, savings, and compliance metrics reporting
- Implement procurement efforts and execute tactical procurement processes.
Other
- Superior interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work successfully on cross functional teams
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to make clear and concise presentations, sensitivity to cultural differences in communication, experience with SharePoint and Enterprise Social Media (specifically Yammer), and familiarity with principles of business communication, marketing and/or journalism.
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to deal with ambiguous and dynamic situations
- Quick learner and motivated to cultivate technical, business and commercial skills by applying their knowledge within our company’s environment
- Demonstrated excellent academic achievement
- Focus on process improvements and simplification
- Prior pharmaceutical industry experience or any fortune 500 company experience
