R&D Partners
Category Manager (Pharmaceuticals)
R&D Partners, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911
Base pay range
$40.27/hr - $50.34/hr Responsibilities
Support category strategy: Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive category execution of a multi-year value creation project pipeline. Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings, and mitigate risk. Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts. Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs. Ensure contracts are robust and comprehensive. Stakeholder relationship management: Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships, and effectively represents the business from an enterprise perspective. Lead cross functional category council meetings. Facilitate resolution of supplier issues. Work closely with all related internal functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Supports new product introduction and technology transfer initiatives. Leverage functional scorecards, metrics, and other vehicles to measure and report performance including supplier performance and value realization. Manages data integrity within PowerBI, SharePoint Lists, Veeva, GEP Smart, Coupa/Ariba, Oracle/SAP (pricing, vendor master, taxonomy, ASL, supply allocation). Support new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviations, and ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time. Effectively execute sourcing process (RFx events) for goods and services, including supplier evaluation, selection and contracting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization in the enhancement of functional processes and systems. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, life sciences, finance, or supply chain. 1-3+ years in biotechnology or life sciences industry. 3-5+ years procurement experience with knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management. Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations. Demonstrated understanding of fundamental procurement process knowledge, including contracting, relationship management, market analysis, strategic planning, category value chain, etc. Specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred. Solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability for contract negotiation. Experience participating on cross-functional and global teams. Able to develop solutions to complex problems and ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. Pay
$40.27-$50.34 per hour Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA 401k plan Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability Weekly payroll Online timecard approval R&D Partners
is an equal-opportunity employer. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain and Administrative Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at R&D Partners by 2x R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
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$40.27/hr - $50.34/hr Responsibilities
Support category strategy: Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive category execution of a multi-year value creation project pipeline. Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings, and mitigate risk. Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts. Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs. Ensure contracts are robust and comprehensive. Stakeholder relationship management: Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships, and effectively represents the business from an enterprise perspective. Lead cross functional category council meetings. Facilitate resolution of supplier issues. Work closely with all related internal functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Supports new product introduction and technology transfer initiatives. Leverage functional scorecards, metrics, and other vehicles to measure and report performance including supplier performance and value realization. Manages data integrity within PowerBI, SharePoint Lists, Veeva, GEP Smart, Coupa/Ariba, Oracle/SAP (pricing, vendor master, taxonomy, ASL, supply allocation). Support new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviations, and ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time. Effectively execute sourcing process (RFx events) for goods and services, including supplier evaluation, selection and contracting. Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization in the enhancement of functional processes and systems. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, life sciences, finance, or supply chain. 1-3+ years in biotechnology or life sciences industry. 3-5+ years procurement experience with knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management. Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations. Demonstrated understanding of fundamental procurement process knowledge, including contracting, relationship management, market analysis, strategic planning, category value chain, etc. Specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred. Solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability for contract negotiation. Experience participating on cross-functional and global teams. Able to develop solutions to complex problems and ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives. Pay
$40.27-$50.34 per hour Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA 401k plan Employee Assistance Program Long-term disability Weekly payroll Online timecard approval R&D Partners
is an equal-opportunity employer. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Contract Job function
Supply Chain and Administrative Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at R&D Partners by 2x R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
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